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H Series of Bible Studies, 



THE 



Bible Outline 



BY 



E. S. YOUNG, 

President of Manchester College and The Bible School, 

Author of "Life of Christ, Harmony of the 

Four Gospels," "Analysis of the 

Books of the Bible: 1 



'Open Thou mine eyes that I may behold wondrous things 
out of thy Law."— Psalms 119: t8. 



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1898: 

Bible Student Publishing Co., 

north manchester, ind. 






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-^ preface.^ 



^ HE Bible must be studied and taught to save the world. 

Much depends upon the system adopted as to the 

amount of work that may be done in a certain length 

.J r of time. 

J This book has been written to meet the growing in- 

j terest in Bible Study. Each year more inquiries are 

f made as to the best system for studying and teaching 
the Bible. It is the purpose of the author to prepare bookd in 
which the entire system of Bible Study may be presented in a 
clear and practical way so that there will be harmony in all the 
texts to be followed in the Bible Courses. In the Bible Cor- 
respondence Course there will be four books to study, as follows: 
1. The Bible Outline; 2. Bible Geography; 3. Old Testa- 
ment History; 4. New Testament History. The advanced 
courses in Bible Study will be arranged in harmony with these 
first series. It is now more than six years since it was first thought 
of arranging and writing out this system, but the task we felt 
was too great to undertake at that time and even now after fif- 
teen years of study and teaching we hesitate to undertake so 
responsible and important a work. 

In teaching and studying, different authors have been fol- 
lowed to whom we are indebted for assistance and instruc- 
tion. Many works have been read and consulted in the pre 
paration of this book that it might be so airanged and written 
that it would be adapted to all who wish to begin Bible Study 
in THE BIBLE SCHOOL, Bible Institutes or by Correspond- 
ence. 

While this is a general outline of the Bible and the first 
book of the series,it is the hope of the author to awaken through 
the teachings of these books a greater interest in those that 
have a desire not only to be Bible students, but also teachers 
of this living Book. 

If through this system of study there can be created a hun- 
gering and thirsting after righteousness, the author shall feel 
amply rewarded for his labor. 

E. S. Y. 



Contents. 



^ — o — ^ 

Old Testament Chart 10 

New Testament Chart 11 

PART I. 

The Books of The Bible 

Chapter I. 
The Bible 13 

Chapter II. 
The Old Testament Books 17 

Chapter III. 
The New Testament Books 20 

PART II. 

Old Testament History 

Chapter I. 
The Early People 24 

Chapter II. 
The Saved People 26 

Chapter III. 
The Chosen Family 28 

Chapter IV. 
The Chosen Nation 30 

Chapter V. 
The Chosen Kingdom * • • : 32 

Chapter VI. 
The Scattered Nation 35 

Chapter VII. 
Four Centuries of Silence 37 



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PART in. 

New Testament History 

Chaptee I. 
The Period of Preparation 41 

Chapter II. 
The Ministry of Christ 44 

Chaptee III. 
The Church in Jerusalem 47 

Chaptee IV. 
The Church in Palestine 50 

Chaptee V. 
The Church of the Gentiles 53 

PART IV. 

Institutions of the Bible 

Chaptee I. 
The Altar 57 

Chaptee II. 
The Tabernacle 59 

Chaptee III. 
The Temple. 64 

CHA.PTEE IV. 

The Synagogue 70 

Chaptee V. 
The Sacred Offerings 77 

Chaptee VI 
The Sacred Occasions 83 

Chaptee VII. 
The Sacred Officers 88 



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CbronoloQical 
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f f i 

Of flfcost "[Important 
Events ano Bates. 

The Creation. 1001 B. C. 

The Fall. (?) 

The Translation of Enoch. 3017 B. C. 

The Flood. 2348 B. C. 

The New Covenant. 2317 B. C. 

The Dispersion. 2248 B. C. 

The Call of Abrani. 1921 B. C. 

The RamDval to E *ypt. 1703 B. C. 

The Death of Joseph. 1635 B. C. 

The Exodus. 1491 B. C. 

The Giving of the Law at Sinai. 1190 B. C. 

The Crossing of the Jordan. 1151 B. C. 

The Division of the Land. 1111 B. C. 

The Death of Joshua. 1126 B. C. 

The Birth of Samuel, lllu B. C. 

The Anointiog of Saul. 1095 B. C. 

The Anointiog of David. 1055 B. C. 

The Anointing of Solomon. 1015 B. C. 

The Dedication of the Temple. 1006 B. C. 

The Division of the Kingdom. 975 B. C. 

The Accession of Jehu. 881 B. C. 

The Captivity of the Ten Tribes. 721 B. C. 

The First Captivity of Judah. 606 B. C. 

The Second Captivity of Judah. 598 B. C. 

The Third Captivity. 587 B. C. 

The First Return from Captivity. 536 B. C. 

The Second Return from Captivity 157 B. C. 

The Dedication of Zerubbabel's Temple. 515 B. C. 

The Reforms of Ezra. 150 B. C. 

The Close of the Old Testament. 100 B. C. 

The Battle of Arbela. 330 B. C. 



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The Death of Alexander. 323 B. C. 

The Translation of the Septuagint. 285 B. C. 

The Revolt of Judas Maccabees. 165 B. C. 

The Birth of John the Baptist. 5 B. C. 

The Birth of Jesus. 4 B. C. 

The Presentation in the Temple. 4 B. C. 

The Visit of the Wise Men. 3 B. C. 

The Message to Joseph. 3 B. C. 

Visit to the Temple. 8 A. D. 

The Baptism of Jesus. 26 A. D. 

Choosing the Twelve Apostles. 28 A. D. 

The Sermon on the Mount. 28 A. D. 

The Death of John the Baptist. 29 A. D. 

The Sermon on Bread of Life. 29 A. D. 

The Transfiguration. 29 A. D. 

The Resurrection of Lazarus. 30 A. D. 

The Triumphal Entry. 30 A. D. 

The Resurrection. 30 A. D. 

The Ascension of Christ. 30 A. D. 

The Baptism of the Spirit. 30 A. D. 

Healing the Lame Man. 30 A. D. 

Death of Ananias and Sapphira. 32 A. D. 

The Seven Chosen. 35 A. D. 

The Death of Stephen. 36 A. D. 

The Conversion of Samaritans. 36 A. D. 

The Conversion of Saul. 36 A. D. 

The Conversion of Cornelius. 38 (?) A. D. 

The Beheading of James. 44 A. D. 

The Deliverance of Peter. 44 A. D. 

The Missionary Call. 45 A. D. 

The Council at Jerusalem. 50 A. D. 

Paul's Arrest at Jerusalem. 58 A, D. 

Destruction of Jerusalem. 70 A. D. 

The Banishment of John. 90 A. D. 



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SAIAH 

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DEUTERONOMY 
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NUMBERS 
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HABAKKUK 
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cJONAH 
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NtHEMlAH 
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EZ RA 

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a-CHRONlCLES 
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ROMANS 



ACTS 

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THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE. 



CHAPTEK I. THE BIBLE. 

CHAPTER II. THE OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS. 

CHAPTER III. THE NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS. 

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CHAPTER I.— THE BIBLE. 

1. PURPOSE. 

The Redemption of Man. 
When our first parents disobeyed God, the}' were banished 
from His presence and a book, the Bible, was necessary to 
make known how T each individual may be admitted into his 
favor. 

2. NAMES. 

(1.) The Bible or the Holy Bible. The word Bible is de- 
rived from the Greek word, Biblia, meaning books. We call it 
"the book" because it is the only book that has God for the 
author. 

(2.) The Scriptures or the Holy Scriptures. The wor d 
Scripture is taken from the Latin"Scrib3," I write, his wjrl 
is used forty-two times in the Bible, meaning holy writings.* 

(3.) The Oracles. The word oracle is from the Latin ,k os" 
or "oris" meaning mouth. The term refers to the utterances of 
God's mouth. 

* The Psalmist in Psalm 119 uses the following words refering 

to the Old Testament ; Precepts, Law, Testimonies, Statues. Command- 
ments, Judgments, Word, Ordinances, Way and Truth. 



11 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



3. TIME COVERED. 

From the Creation 4004 B. C. bo John's Revelation on Pat- 
mos 90 A. D. 

John was the last writer, closing his work about 90 A. D., but 
the prophecy he wrote and which is to be fulfilled is as certain 
as the history Moses recorded of the occurrences before his 
time. The Bible, therefore, covers a period of unlimited time 
as the Scripture is a correct history of the future. 

4. AUTHORS. 

We trace in this Great Book about forty human authors. 
These writers were from every rank of life; prophets, priests, 
kings r shepherds, tax-gatherers, etc. They wrote at different 
times and under different circumstances, but they were under 
the control of the divine Author who maintained perfect har- 
mony throughout the Sacred Volume. 

5. WHEN WRITTEN. 

Moses Began Writing About 1490 B. C. and John Con- 
cludes the Sacred Volume about 90 A. D. Requiring about 16 
Centuries to Complete our Bible. 

6. LANGUAGES. 

The original langTiage of the Old Testament was Hebrew. 
There are a few chapters in the Book of Daniel written in the 
Chaldaic. t The original language of the New Testament was 
the Greek. This .was the universal language when Christ lived 
and the Gospel was designed for 'all nations. 

7. DIVISIONS OF THE BIBLE. . 

The sixty-six books of the Bible are divided into the Old 
Testament, containing thirty nine books, and the New Testa- 
ment containing' twenty-seven books,* 



* The Bible was divided into chapters by Hugo de Sancto Caro about 
1250 A. D. The New Testament was divided into verses by "Robert 
Stephens in 155] . The Old Testament by a Jew, Athias, in 1661, 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 15 



(1.) The Old Testament Books, 
a. The Books of Law. 5. 
h. The Books of History. 12. 

c. The Books of Poetry. 5. 

d. The Books of Prophecy. 17. 

(2.) The New Testament Books. 

a. The Biographical Books. 4. 

b. The Historical Books. 1. 

c. The Pauline Epistles. 14. 

d. The General Epistles. 7. 

e. The Prophetical Book. 1. 



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REVIEW. 



THE BIBLE. 

Pur.- R. M. 
Names.- B. S. O. 
Time Cov.- 4004—90. Eter. 
Authors.- 40. 

When Writ.- 1490—90. 16 cen. 
Language.- O. T. Heb. N. T. Gr. 
Div.- O. T. 39.- L. H. P. P. 
N. T. 27.- B. H. P. G. P. 






QUESTIONS. 

What is the purpose of the Bible? 

What are its names? 

What does the word Bible mean? 

Why so named? 

What does the word Scripture mean? 

What is meant by oracles? 

What names does David give to the Scripture? 



16 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



How long a time is covered by the history of the Bible? 

How many authors? 

What were their occupations? 

How was harmony mantained among so many different 

authors? 
How long in writing the Bible? 
In what language was the Old Testament written? 
In what language was the New Testament written? 
Into how many parts is the Bible divided? 
How many books in each? 
Name the Old Testament divisions. 
How many books in each division. 
Name the New Testament divisions. 
How manv books in each division. 



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THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 17 



CHAPTER II.— THE OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS. 



1. THE BOOKS OF THE LAW.— (FIVE.) 
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. 
These five books made up the Bible that was used by the 

Jewish people for many centuries. In these books we have the 
entire Bible in a state to be unfolded. The authors that fol- 
lowed Moses were thorough students of these books, so they 
could write their books in harmony with the teaching found in 
the first books of inspiration. It was necessary for each author 
to be familiar with the contents of the Bible so he might be 
prepared to write. They were written by Moses and are also 
called the Pentateuch. They record the history from the Cre- 
tion, 4004 B. C. to the crossing of the Jordan, 1451 B. C. 
(2553 years.) 

2. THE BOOKS OF HISTOSY.— (TWELVE.) 

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First and Second Samuel, First and 
Second Kings, First and Second Chronicles, Ezra, Ne- 
hemiah, Esther. 

The authors of some of these b^oks cannot be determined. 
These twelve books form the basis for the succeeding books of 
the Old Testament. The Poetic and Prophetic books are the 
results of conditions and circumstances of the Jewish Nation at 
different intervals during this period of history. The history 
recorded in these books begins with the Crossing of the Jordan, 
1451 B. C, and closes with the close of che Old Testament, 
400 B. C. (1051 years.) 

3. THE BOOKS OF POETRY.— (FIVE.) 

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon. 

There is some uncertainty in regard to the authors of some 
of these books. Most of the Psalms were written by David; 
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon by Solomon. 
These books cover the same period as the Historical Books but 
they are loftier in sentiment. This was an age of wisdom and 
we have some valuable productions given us during this period. 



IS THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

4. THE BOOKS OF PROPHECY.— (SEVENTEEN.) 

(1.) THE MAJOR PROPHETS.— (Five.) Isaiah, Jere- 
miah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel. 

These five books were written by the persons whose names 
they bear. Isaiah and Jere niah prophesied before the Captiv- 
ity of Judah. Ezekiel and Daniel prophesied during the Cap- 
tivity. 606 to 536 B.C. They are called Major Prophets because 
of the extensive and important work they accomplished in the 
Jewish Church. 

(2.) THE MINOR PROPHETS.- (Twelve.) Hosea, Joel, 

Amos,-Obadiah, Jonah, Micah,-Nahum, Habakkuk, 

Zephaniah,-Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. 

These books bear the names of their authors. The first 

nine prophesied before the Captivity of 5S7 B. C; Haggai, 

Zechariah. and Malachi prophesied after the return of the Jews 

in 536 B. C. 

REVIEW. 

The Old Testament Books. 



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QUESTIONS, 

How many divisions of Old Testament Books? 

Name them? 

How many books in the first division? 

Name them? 

What name is given to these books? 

Who wrote them? 

What are the opening and closing events of this division? 

What are the dates? 

What period of time is covered? 

How many books in second division? 

Name them? 

What can you say of the authors? 

What other books are based on the Historical Books? 

What are the opening and closing events of this division? 

What are the dates? 

What period of time is covered? 

How many books in third division? 

Name them? 

What is known of the authors? 

Under what circumstances were these written? 

How many books in fourth division? 

How are these books divided? 

How many in each subdivision? 

Name them? 

Who are the authors? 

Whv are they called Major and Minor Prophets? 

Name the books of Prophecy written before the Captivity? 

Name those written during the Captivity? 

Name those written after the Captivity? 



20 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



CHAPTER Til.— THE NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS. 



1. THE BIOGRAPHICAL BOOKS— (FOUR.) 

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, 

These four books record the biography of Christ from 
Birth to Ascension. They were written by the persons whose 
names they bear and are called the Gjspels. These authors 
wrote at different times and under different circumstances. 
The History opens with the Annunciation to Zachariah B. C. 6, 
and closes with the Ascension of Christ 30 A. D. 

2. THE HISTORICAL BOOK. -(ONE.) 

Acts of the Apostles. 

This book was written by Luke, the auihor of the third 
Biographical Bjok. It records the history of the Church from 
the Ascension 30 A. D" to Paul's lmpiisonment at Kome 62 
A. D. It «as during this time that nearly all the New Testa- 
ment books were written. 

3. THE PAULINE EPISTLES.- (FOURTEEN.) 

Romans, First and Second Corinthians, Galatians, Ephe- 
sians, Philippians, Collosians, First and Second Thesealonians, 
First and Second Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews. 

These fourteen books were w T rit1en by the Apostle Paul 
during his Missionary Journeys and his Imprisonment at 
Rome. Some were written to Church workers, some to individ 
ual churches and some to the churches in general. 

4. THE GENERAL EPISTLES.— (SEVFN.) 

James, First and Second Peter, First, Second and Third 
John, Jude. 

These books were written by the persons whose name 
they bear. Tbey are not written to any particular church 
hence are called General. Most of them were written later 
than the Pauline Epistles. 

5. THE PROPHETICAL BOOK— (ONE.) 

Revelation. 

This book was written by the Apostle John duriDg his ex- 



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CHAPTER II.— THE OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS. 



1. THE BOOKS OF THE LAW.— (FIVE.) 
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. 
These five books made up the Bible that was used by the 

Jewish people for many centuries. In these books we have the 
entire Bible in a state to be unfolded. The authors that fol- 
lowed Moses were thorough students of these books, so they 
could write their books in harmony with the teaching found in 
the first books of inspiration. It was necessary for each author 
to be familiar with the contents of the Bible so he might be 
prepared to write. They were written by Moses and are also 
called the Pentateuch. They record the history from the Cre- 
tion, 4004 B. C. to the crossing of the Jordan, 1451 B. C. 
(2553 years.) 

2. THE BOOKS OF HISTOSY.— (TWELVE.) 

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First and Second Samuel, First and 
Second Kings, First and Second Chronicles, Ezra, Ne- 
hemiah, Esther. 

The authors of some of these b^oks cannot be determined. 
These twelve books form the basis for the succeeding books of 
the Old Testament. The Poetic and Prophetic books are the 
results of conditions and circumstances of the Jewish Nation at 
different intervals during this period of history. The history 
recorded in these books begins with the Crossing of the Jordan, 
1451 B. C, and closes with the close of the Old Testament, 
400 B. C. (1051 years.) 

3. THE BOOKS OF POETRY.— (FIVE.) 

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon. 

There is some uncertainty in regard to the authors of some 
of these books. Most of the Psalms were written by David; 
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon by Solomon. 
These books cover the same period as the Historical Books but 
they are loftier in sentiment. This was an age of wisdom and 
we have some valuable prcductious given us during this period. 



IS THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

4. THE BOOKS OF PROPHECY.— (SEVENTEEN.) 

(1.) THE MAJOR PROPHETS.— (Five.) Isaiah, Jere- 
miah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel. 

These five books were written by the persons whose names 
they bear. Isaiah and Jere niah prophesied before the Captiv- 
ity of Judah. Ezekiel and Daniel prophesied during the Cap- 
tivity. 606 to 536 B.C. They are called Major Prophets because 
of the extensive and important work they accomplished in the 
Jewish Church. 

(2.) THE MINOR PROPHETS.- (Twelve.) Hosea, Joel, 

Amos,-Obadiah, Jonah, Micah,-Nahum, Habakkuk, 

Zepkaniah,-Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. 

These books bear the names of their authors. The first 

nine prophesied before the Captivity of 5S7 B. C; Haggai, 

Zechariah. and Malachi prophesied after the return of the Jews 

in 536 B. C. 

REVIEW. 

The Old Testament Books. 




H;st. I2.JJ.R..J..S- Poet. 5. 

i.2 K..1.2 C. E.N.E. LP. P. E. S 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 19 

QUESTIONS, 

How many divisions of Old Testament Books? 

Name them? 

How many books in the first division? 

Name them ? 

What name is given to these books? 

Who wrote them? 

What are the opening and closing events of this division? 

What are the dates? 

What period of time is covered? 

How many books in second division? 

Name them? 

What can you say of the authors? 

What other books are based on the Historical Books? 

What are the opening and closing events of this division? 

What are the dates? 

What period of time is covered? 

How many books in third division? 

Name them? 

What is known of the authors? 

Under what circumstances were these written? 

How many books in fourth division? 

How are these books divided? 

How many in each subdivision? 

Name them? 

Who are the authors? 

Whv are they called Major and Minor Prophets? 

Name the books of Prophecy written before the Captivity? 

Name those written during the Captivity? 

Name those written after the Captivity ? 



20 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



CHAPTER Til.— THE NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS. 



1. THE BIOGRAPHICAL BOOKS— (FOUR ) 

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, 

These four books record the biography of Christ from 
Birth to Ascension. They were written by the persons whose 
names they bear and are called the Gjspels. These authors 
wrote at different times and under different circumstances. 
Tbe History opens with the Annunciation to Zachariah B. C. 6, 
and closes with the Ascension of Christ 30 A. D. 

2. THE HISTORICAL BOOK.— (ONE.) 

Acts of the Apostles. 

This book was written by Luke, the auihor of the third 
Biographical B:>ok. It records the history of the Church from 
the Ascension 30 A. D* to Paul's lmpiifcoumerit at .Rorne 62 
A. D. Jt ™^as during this time that nearly all the New Testa- 
ment books were written. 

3. THE PAULIKE EPISTLES.— (FOURTEEN.) 

Romans, First and Second Corinthians, Galatians, Ephe- 
sians, Philippians, Collosians, First and Second Thes^alonians, 
First and Second Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews. 

These fourteen books were written by the Apostle Paul 
during his Missionary Journeys and his Imprisonment at 
Rome. Some were written to Church workers, some to individ 
ual churches and some to the churches in general. 

4. THE GENERAL EPISTLES.— (SEVFN.) 

James, First and Second Peter, First. Second and Third 
John, Jude. 

These books were written by the persons whose name 
they bear. Tbey are not written to any particular church 
hence are called General. Most of them were written later 
than the Pauline Epistles. 

5. THE PROPHETICAL BOOK.— (ONE.) 

Revelation. 

This book was written by the Apostle John duriDg his ex- 



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21 



ile on the Isle of Patmos about 90 A. D. It is also called the 
Apocalypse, which means "to unveil." John, the Beloved Dis- 
ciple received these revelations after sixty years of close fel- 
lowship with the Lord. 

REVIEW. 

The New Testament Books. 




QUESTIONS. 

How many divisions of the New Testement books? 

Name them? 

How many books in the first division? 

Name them? 

By whom were they written? 

What history do they record? 

What are the opening and closing events of this division? 

What are the dates? 

What period of time is covered? 



22 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

How many books in the second division? 

Name it? 

By whom was it written? 

What history does it contain? 

What are the opening and closing events? 

What are the dates? 

How many books in the third division? 

Xame them? 

Who is the author? 

When were they written? 

To whom were they written? 

How many books in the fourth division? 

Xame them? 

Why are they called General? 

About what time were they written? 

How many books in the fifth division? 

Xame it? 

Who is the author? 

Under what circumstances was it written? 

What other name is given to the book? 

What does the name mean? 

How loner was John in the Church before he wrote this book? 



OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY. 



CHAPTER I. THE EARLY PEOPLE. 

CHAPTER II. THE SAVED PEOPLE. 

CHAPTER III. THE CHOSEN FAMILY. 

CHAPTER IV. THE CHOSEN NATION. 

CHAPTER V. THE CHOSEN KINGDOM. 

CHAPTER VI. THE SCATTERED NATION. 

CHAPTER VII. FOUR CENTURIES OF SILENCE 

INTRODUCTION. 

The whole Bible is summed up in two words: Sin and Sal- 
vation. The object in giving this Bible to man was to se- 
cure his redemption. Jesus Christ is the central figure in the 
Bible and his mtssion is the redemption of the human family. 

By studying the history of God's dealings with man, we 
are prepared to understand more fully the unfolding of His di- 
vine plan which when obeyed assures salvation to all. By care- 
fully moving forward in this important study of the Old Testa- 
ment we are prepared to get a clearer view of our Savior as 
he is more fully unveiled in the New Testament. 

In these chapters a period of about four thousand years is 
covered, from the Creation, 4001 B. C, to the Annunciation to 
Zicharias, 6 B. C. Each of these chapters opens and closes 
with an important event. The date for each event is giveu. 
We follow the common chronology, which is used as a working 
basis by most of the authors of Bible History. 



24 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



CHAPTER I— THE EARLY PEOPLE. 



1. TIME. 

From the Creation, 4004 B. C, to the Flood, 2348 B. C. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

The first five chapters of G-enesis record the history of 
this period. This first period, though the longest in time, is 
narrated by the least Scripture uf all the periods of Old Testa- 
ment History. 

3. GOVERNMENT. 

The government during this perird was Universal. God 
made known His will to all the men as individuals. St-e Gen. 
3: 13; 3: 17; 4: 9; 4: 15; 5: 22. We, therefore, call this the per- 
iod of Universal Government. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

1. The Week of Creation.— Geu. 1 :l-2:3. 

The Week of Creation and the Passion Week are the two 
most important weeks in the history of the world. No other 
week like that of Creation show? God's wisdom and power. It 
was the author's purpose to present the majesty of God to 
those who study this book of Genesis. 

2. The Home in the Garden.— Gen. 2: 8-17. 

This home was a beautiful garden in which Adam and Eve 
were to find real enjoyment. How long they lived here with- 
out sin is DO; definitely stated, but it is generally supposed 
that the time was only a few years 

3. The Banishment from the G-arden. — Gen. 3: 22-24. 
After thev h^d disobeyed the Owner of the Garden they 

were unhappy and when God met them He drove them from 
the Paradise and placed at the east of the Garden of Eden 
Cherubims and a flammg sword to guard the Tree of Life. 

5. EVENTS. 

1. The Creation of Man. 4004 B. C— Gen. l:26-28;2:4-7, 
21-24. 



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ile on the'lsle of Patmos about 90 A. D. It is also called the 
Apocalypse, which means "to unveil." John, the Beloved Dis- 
ciple received these revelations after sixty years of close fel- 
lowship with the Lord. 

REVIEW. 

The New Testament Books. 




QUESTIONS. 

How many divisions of the New Testement books? 

Name them? 

How many books in the first division? 

Name them? 

By whom were they written? 

What history do they record? 

What are the opening and closing events of this division? 

What are the dates? 

What period of time is covered? 



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How many books in the second division? 

Xame it? 

By whom was it written? 

What history does it contain? 

What are the opening and closing events? 

What are the dates? 

How many books in the third division? 

Xame them? 

Who is the author? 

When were they written? 

To whom were they written? 

How many books in the fourth division? 

Xame them? 

Why are they called General? 

About what time were they written? 

How many books in the fifth division? 

Xame it? 

Who is the author? 

Under what circumstances was it written? 

What other name is given to the book? 

What does the name mean? 

How long was John in the Church before he wrote this book? 



OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY. 



CHAPTER I. THE EARLY PEOPLE. 
CHAPTER II. THE SAVED PEOPLE. 
CHAPTER III. THE CHOSEN FAMILY. 
CHAPTER IV. THE CHOSEN NATION. 
CHAPTER V. THE CHOSEN KINGDOM. 
CHAPTER VI. THE SCATTERED NATION. 
CHAPTER VII. FOUR CENTURIES OF SILENCE 

INTRODUCTION. 

The whole Bible is summed up in two words: Sm and Sal- 
vation. The object in giving this Bible to man was to se- 
cure his redemption. Jesus Christ is the central figure in the 
Bible and his mission is the redemption of the human family. 

By studying the history of God's dealings with man, we 
are prepared to understand more fully the unfolding of His di- 
vine plan which when obeyed assures salvation to all. By care- 
fully moving forward in this important study of the Old Testa- 
ment we are prepared to get a clearer view of our Savior as 
he is more fully unveiled in the New Testament. 

In these chapters a period of about four thousand yeais is 
covered, from the Creation, 4001 B. C, to the Annunciatiou to 
Zicharias, 6 B. C. Each of these chapters opens and closes 
with an important event. The date for each event is given. 
We follow the common chronology, which is used as a working 
basis by most of the authors of Bible History. 



24 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



CHAPTER I— THE EARLY PEOPLE. 



1. TIME. 

From the Creation, 4004 B. C., to the Flood, 2348 B. C. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

The first five chapters of Genesis record the history of 
this period. This first period, though the longest in time, is 
narrated by Hie least Scripture of all the periods of Old Testa- 
ment History. 

3. GOVERNMENT. 

The government during this perird was Universal. God 
made known His will to all the men as individuals. See Gen. 
3: 13; 3: 17; 4: 9; 4: 15; 5: 22. We, therefore, call this the per- 
iod of Universal Government. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

1. The Week of Creation.— Geu. 1:1-2:3. 

The Week of Creation and the Passion Week are the two 
most important weeks in the history of the world. No other 
week like that of Creation shows God's wisdom and power. It 
was the author's purpose to present the majesty of God to 
those who study this book of Genesis. 

2. The Home in the Garden.— Gen. 2: 8-17. 

This home was a beautiful garden in which Adam and Eve 
were to find real enjoyment. How long they lived here with- 
out sin is UO; definitely stated, but it is generally supposed 
that the time was only a few years 

3. The Banishment from the Garden. — Gen. 3: 22-24. 
After thev had disob : yed the Owner of the Garden they 

were unhappy and when God met them He drove them from 
the Paradise and placed at the east of the Garden of Eden 
Cherubims and a flaming sword to guard the Tree of Life. 

5. EVENTS. 

1. The Creation of Man. 4004 B. C.— Gen. 1 :26-28;2:-4-7, 
21-24. 



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2. The Fall of Man. (?) Gen. 3:1-24. 

3. The Translation of Enoch. 3017 B. C— Gen. 5:21-24; 
Heb. 11:5. 

The events during this period are the beginnings of the 
world's history. 

6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

1. Adam, the first man. 

2. Methuselah, the oldest man. 

3. Enoch, the man that walked with God. 

QUESTIONS. 

How many periods in Old Testament History? 

What are the periods? 

Name the opening and closing events of the first period. 

What are the dates? 

How much time does the first period cover? 

How much Scripture does it embrace? 

How were the people governed? 

Name the subdivisions of the first period. 

What are the two most important weeks in the world's history? 

Why were Adam and Eve expelled from the Garden? 

What are the important events of this period? 

Who are the chief characters? 

REVIEW. 



THE EARLY PEOPLE. 



Time.— C. 4004— F. 2348. 

Script.— Gen. 1-5. 

Gov.-Uni. 

Sub.-(l) W. C. (2) H. G. (3) B. G. 

Eve.— (1) C. M. (2) F. M. (3) T. E. 

Char.— A. E. M. 



26 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



CHAPTER II.— THE SAVED PEOPLE. 



1. TIME. 

From the Flood 2348 to the Call of Abraham 1921 B. C. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

From the sixth to the eleventh chapter of Genesis records 
the history of this period. This period contains only about one 
fourth as much time as the former period, yet more Scripture is 
used to develop the history. 

3. GOVERNMENT. 

The government during this period was changed very little 
from that which existed immediately after the expulsion from 
the Garden. It is called Universal Government, as in the pre- 
ceding chapter. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

1. Building the Ark. Gen. 6; 1-22. 

Noah was sent to preach and to build the Ark in which the 
people were to be saved. He labored with them 120 years but 
they disobeyed this righteous preacher and wickedness contin- 
ued to abouud. 

2. The family in the Ark. Gen. 7; 1-8: 19. 

The family of -Noah consisted of eight persons, all of 
whom were prepared to enter the Ark. Although Noah failed 
to save the nation he succeeded in saving his own family. 

3. The New Era. . Gen. 8: 20-9: 17. 

The nation had been destroyed and the righteous again 
inhabited the earth. A new opportunity to obey God was given 
to men, but they soon tnrued away from God and sought their 
own glory. For this transgression they are scattered. 

5. EVENTS. 

1. The Flood. 2348 B. C. Gen. 7: 11, 12, 24. 

2. The New Covenant. 2347 B. C. Gen. 9: 8-17. 

3. The Dispersion. 2248 B. C. Gen. 11: 1-9. 



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6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

1. Noah, a Preacher of Righteousness. 

2. Shem, the Father of the Semitic People. 

QUESTIONS. 

Name the opening and closing events of second period. 
What are the dates? 
How much time does this period cover? 
How much Scripture does it embrace? 
How were the people governed? 
What were the subdivisions? 
How long did Noah preach? 
How many were in Noah's family? 
Whom did Noah save? 

What new opportunity was given to man? 
What are the events of this period? 
Who are the chief characters? 
For what is each one noted? 

Name all the events and dates you have learned in the first 
two periods. 



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THE SAVED PEOPLE. 

_. I 

Time.— F. 2348.— C. A. 1921. 

Script.— Gen. 6 - 11. 

Gov.— Uni. 

Sub.— (1) B. A. (2) F. A. (3) N. E. 

Eve.— (1) F. (2) N. C. (3) D. 

Char.— N. S. 



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CHAPTER III.—THE CHOSEN FAMILY. 



1. TIME. 

From the Call of Abram 1921 B. C. to the Exodus from 
Egypt 1491 B. C. * 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

The last thirty-nine chapters of Genesis and the first 
thirteen chapters of Exodus record the history of this period . 

3. GOVERNMENT. 

The government during this period was Patriarchal. 
During the first two periods God dealt directly with the peo^ 
pie as individuals but in this period we have a Chosen Family 
and the head of the family who is known as the patriarch be- 
comes both priest and ruler. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

1. The Age of Abraham. Gen. 12:1; 25:10. 

Abram was 75 y^ars old when God spoke to him at 
Haran. telling him to go to the laud h^ would show him. He 
died in the Promised Land when he was 175 and was buried in 
the Cave Machpelah at Hebron. Abraham is the father of the 
Hebrew Nation and alsc of the Christian Church. The Jews 
are his children in the flesh and the Christians his children in 
the spirit. 

2. The Age of Isaac. Gen. 25:11; 26:1(3. 

Isaac was the son promised to Abram before he left 
Chaldea more than twenty five years before the fulfillment of 
the promise. Isaac was 25 years of age when his father took 
him to Moriah to offer him as a sacrifice. He is a type of the 
promised Messiah. "Fn thy seed shall all the nations of the 
earth be blessed.*' 

*This gives 430 years from the Call of Abram to the Exodus, from the 
Call to the going into Egypt 215 years and from the going into Egypt to 
the Exodus 215 yea^s. Thus the prediction that Abraham's seed should 
serve in a strange land for four hundred years is fulfilled. Gen. 15: 13; 
Acts 7 : 6. 



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3. The Age of Jacob. Gen. 28: 1; 36:43. 

Jacob is the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. He 
wrestled with the Lord at Jabbok and when his strength failed 
him so that he was helpless, the Lord changed his name call- 
ing him Israel, meaning "Prince of God." He moved to Egypt 
with his family in 1706 B. C. He died in Egypt and was buried 
in the Patriarchal Cave, Machpelah. 

4. The Age of Joseph. G en. 37 :1 :40:26. 

Joseph was sold by his brethren when he was 17 years 
old. He was made governor of Egypt when he was 30 and 
when he was 39 he saved his brethren who sold him. 

5. The Oppression in Egypt. Ex. 1: 7-22; Acts 7: 17-19. 
SDme time after the death of Joseph the Egyptians,be- 

coming alarmed at the prosperity and rapid increase of Israel, 
made every effort to check the progress and put them under 
severe bondage. This severe bondage made them willing to 
leave the land of Egypt. 

5. EVENTS. 

1. The Call of Abram. 1921 B. C. Gen. 12:1-5; Acts 
7:2-5. 

2. The Removal to Egypt. 1706 B. C. Gen. 46: 1-7; 
Ex. 1:1-6; Acts 7: 14, 15. 

3. The Ten Plagues. 1492 B. C. Ex. 7: 1-12; 51. 

6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

1. Abraham, the Father of the Faithful. 

2. Isaac, the Son of Promise. 

3. Jacob, the Father of the Twelve Tribes. 

4. Joseph, the Savior of Israel. 

QUESTIONS. 

What is the third period of Old Testament History? 

What are the opening and closing events? 

What are the dates? 

What Scripture records the history? 

What was the form of government? 

How does the government differ from preceding periods? 



30 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

What are the subdivisions of this period ? 
Why did the Egyptians oppress Israel? 
What are the important events? 
Who are the chief characters? 
For what was each distinguished? 

REVIEW. 



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THE CHOSEN FAMILY 



Time.— C. A. 1921— E. E. 1491. 

Script.— Gen. 12 — Ex. 14. 

Gov.— Pat. 

Sub.— (l)A.A. (2) A.I. (3) A. J. (4) A.J. (5)0. E. 

Eve— (1) C. A. (2) R E. (3) T. P. 



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Char.— A. I. J. J. 



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CHAPTER IV.— THE CHOSEN NATION 



1. TIME. 

From the Exodus from Egypt 1491 B. C. to the Anointing 
of Saul 1095 B. C. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

The history of this period is given in Exodus XIV to XL, 
Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth and 
I Samuel I— IX. 

3. GOVERNMENT. 

The government during this period was Mediatorial. 
When Israel crossed the Red Sea the nation was born. God 
appointed for them mediators through whom he made known 
his will and governed the people. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

(1.) The Age of Wandering. Ex. 15: 1-40: 38. Num.1: 



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1-36: 13. 

Israel crossed the Red Sea in 1491 B. C. and the Jordan 
River in 1451 B. C. It was 40 years after they left Egypt until 
they entered the Promised Land. During this period of wan- 
dering occurred some of the most important events in Old 
Testament History. This period is typical of the Christian's 
wandering from the time of his spiritual birth until the cross- 
ing of the Jordan of Death. 

2. The Age of Conquests. Josh. 1: 1-24: 33. 

Three of these conquests occurred east of the Jordan be- 
fore the crossing in 1451 B. C. The three that were of special 
iuterest to Israel occurred west of the Jordan during the first 
seven years of their residence in Canaan. Through these con- 
quests Israel came in possession of the Promised Land which 
was divided among the Twelve Tribes by Joshua. 

3. The Age of the Judges. Judges 1: 1-21: 25. 

After the death of Joshua 1426 B. C. until the anointing 
of Saul 1095 B. C. there were Seven Great Oppressions by for- 
eign nations. We have the names of the fifteen judges, but a 
few of these were not judges in the strict sense of the term. 
They were judges not by succession nor appointment by the 
people, but were recognized as divinely appointed leaders. 

5. EVENTS. 

1. The Exodus. 1491 B. C. Ex. 14: 19-30. 

2. The Giving of the Law at Sinai. 1490 B. C. Ex.19: 
1-40: 38. 

3. The Crossing of the Jordan. 1451 B. C. Josh. 3:1-17. 

4. The Division of the Land. 1444 B. C. Josh. 13:1-19:51. 

6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

1. Moses, the Deliverer from Bondage. 

2. Aaron, the First High Priest. 

3. Gideon, the Great Judge. 

4. Samuel, the Founder of Prophetic Schools. 



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QUESTIONS. 

What is the fourth period of Old Testament History? 

What are the opening and closing events? 

What are the dates? 

What Scripture records this history? 

What was the form of government? 

What are the subdivisions? 

How long did Israel wander in the Wilderness? 

What land did Israel gam through conquest? 

How many judges ruled Israel? 

How were these judges appointed? 

What were the most important events of this period? 

Who were the chief characters? 

For what was each one noted? 

REVIEW. 



THE CHOSEN NATION. 



Time.— E. E. 1491 — A. S. 1095. 

Script.— E. L. N. D. J. J. R. 1 S. 

Gov.— Med. 

Sub.— (I) A. W. (2) A. C. (3) A. J. 
jjj Eve.— (1) E. (2) G. L. (3) C. J. (4) D. 

\ Char.— M. A. G. S. 



CHAPTER V.— THE CHOSEN KINGDOM. 



1. TIME. 

From the anointing of Saul 1095 B. C. to the captivity of 
Judah 587 B. 0. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

More books are devoted to the history of this period than 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 33 

any other, yet it was not as long in time. The last 21 chapters of 
I Samuel, II Samuel, I and II Kings, I and II Chronicles, Job, 
most of the Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, 
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, 
Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. 

3. GOVERNMENT. 

The government during this period was Royal. During 
the rule of the judges Israel became dissatisfied and wanted 
to be under the government of a king like the heathen nations 
around them. God permitted Israel to choose a king, but the 
king was under the direct control of the Lord to whom these 
people belonged. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

1. The United Kingdom.— I Sam. 1:1—1 Kings 11:43. 
The United Kingdom continued 120 years; Saul, David 

and Solomon reigning each 40 years. The Kingdom properly 
began with David, as Saul was not from the kingly line of the 
Tribe of Judah. During David's reign the promise that the 
Land of Israel should extend from the river of Egypt to the 
Euphrates was fulfilled. 

2. The Divided Kingdom.- 1 Kings 12:1—11 Kings 18:12. 
Near the close of Solomon's reign he made his service and 

taxes so burdensome that after his death his son Rohoboamwas 
not able to hold the United Kingdom under the same system of 
taxation. In 975 the Ten Tribes of the north appointed a king 
from their own number and organized an independent king- 
dom. Nineteen kings reigned over this Northern Kingdom of 
Israel. The Kingdom of the Two Tribes in the south was 
called Judah. 

3. The Declining Kingdom.— II Kings, 18:13-25:30. 

In 721 B. C. the Assyrians destroyed Samaria the capital 
of Israel aud carried the Ten Tribes captive. The Kingdom 
of Judah continued 134 years after the captivity of the Ten 
Tribes and was ruled by twenty different kings. The first com- 
pany from Judah was taken captive by the Chaldeans in 606 
B. C, the second company in 598 B. C. and in 587 B. C. the 



34 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

Temple at Jerusalem was destroyed and the rest of the people 
carried to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. 

5. EVENTS. 

1. The Anointing of Saul. 1095 B. C— I Sam., 10:1-13. 

2. The Dedication of the Temple. 1006 B. C - I Kings 
8:1-6. 

3. The Division of the Kingdom. 975 B. C.—I Kings 
12:1-21. 

4. The Captivity of the Ten Tribes. 721 B. C— II Kings 
17:6-41. 

6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

1. David, the Organizer of the Kingdom. 

2. Solomon, the Builder of the Temple. 

3. Elijah, the Representative Prophet. 

4. Isaiah, the Savior of Judah. 

5. Jeremiah, the Weeping Prophet. 

QUESTIONS. 

What is the fifth period of Old Testament History called? 

What are the opening and closing events? 

What are the dates? 

What Scripture records the history of this period? 

What was ihe form of government during this period? 

How 'was the kiDg controlled? 

What are the subdivisions ? 

What kings reigned over the united kingdom? 

When was the kingdom divided? 

Win *■■ was the cause of the division? 

What was each kingdom called after the division? 

When were the ten tribes taken captive? 

How long did Judah continue after this? 

How many companies were taken captive from Judah? 

When was Jerusalem destroyed? 

What are the chief events of this period? 

Who are the chief characters? 

For what is each distinguished? 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 35 



REVIEW. 



I THE CHOSEN KINGDOM, 

J Time- A. S. 1095 — C. J. 587. 

1 Script.-l & 2 S. 1 & 2 K. 1 & 2 C. J. P. P. E. SS. 

j| J. H. J. A. O. J. M. N. H. Z. 

I Gov.- R. 

Sub.- (1) U. K. (2) D. K. (3) D. K. 

Eve.- (1) A. S. (2) D. T. (3) D. K. (4) C. T. T. 

Char.- D. S. E. I. J. 




CHAPTER VI.— THE SCATTERED NATION. 



1. TIME. 

From the Captivity of Judah 587 B. C. to the close of 
Old Testament History 400 B. C. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

To this period belong some of the Psalms, Ezra. Nehemi- 
ah, Esther, Ezekiel, Daniel, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. 

3. GOVERNMENT. 

Ths government during this period was External. During 
this period God put the Israelites under the control of heathen 
nations to punish them for their disobedience. During their 
banishment from Palestine they were under the control of the 
Chaldeans. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

[1.] The Tribes in Bondage. 

She two tribes were in bondage at Babylon while the ten 
tribes were in bondage in Assyria. Cyrus, the Persian king 
who gained control of all the eastern countries, released the 
Jews and permitted them to return to Palestine in 536 B. C, a 
period of 70 yea.ts having elapsed since the first captivity of 



36 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

Judah in 606 B. C. This period of 70 years was not a period 
of slavery, as is generally supposed, but they enjoyed many 
privileges as citizens of that land. This was also a period of 
reformation under the great prophets, Ezekiel and Daniel, 
whose duty it was to prepare the hearts of the people for a 
more spiritual worship so that they might return to their be- 
loved Zion. 

[2.] The Remnant in Canaan. 

Some of the Jews returned to Jerusalem in 5S6. still there 
were many scattered throughout the different provinces of the 
world. This gave rise to two classes of Jews — the Jews of Je- 
rusalem who adhered closely to all the rituals, and the Jews 
of Dispersion who were more liberal and were open to ad- 
vanced thought. 

5. EVENTS. 

[1.] The Captivity of Judah. 5ST B. C. 2 Chron. 36: 

11-21. 
[2.] The Return of the Eemnant. 536 B. C. Ezra 1: 

1-2: 1. 
[3.] The Dedication of Zerubbabel's Temple. 515 B. C. 

Ezra 6: 15-17. 
[4.] The Reforms of Ezra. 450 B. C. Ezra 8: 1-10: 44. 

6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

1. Daniel, the Self-denying Prophet. 

2. Ezekiel. the Teacher of Captivity. 

3. Ezra, the Reformer of the Jews. 

i. Nehemiah, the Rebuilder of the Walls of Jerusalem. 

QUESTIONS. 

What is the sixth period cf Old Testament History called? 

What are the opening and closing events: 

What are the dates? 

What Scripture records the history of this period? 

What was the form of government? 

Why vas Israel put under the rule of heathen nations? 

WQat heathen nation first ruled over them? 

Whit are the subdivisions of this period? 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 37 

Where were the Jews in bondage? 

How long were they in Babylon? 

What was the character of their bondage? 

How were they prepared to return to Canaan? 

When did they return? 

What were the two classes of Jews? How did they differ? 

What were the important events during this period? 

Who were the chief characters? 

For what was each noted? 

REVIEW. 



THE SCATTERED NATION. 

Time.- C. J. 587 - C. T. 400. 

Scrip.- P. E. N. E. E. D. H. Z. M. 

Gov.- Ex. 

Sub.-(1)T. B. (2)R. C. 

Eve.- (1)0. J. (2) R. R. (3) D. Z. T. (4) R. E. 

Char. - D. E. E. N. 



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CHAPTER VII.— FOUR CENTURIES OF SILENCE, 
OR THE TIME BETWEEN THE OLD 
AND NEW TESTAMENTS. 

1. TIME. 

From the Close of the Old Testament 400 B. C. to the 
Annunciation to Zachariah 6 B. C. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

The Bible is silent concerning the history of the Jewish 
Nation during these four hundred years. The fifteen Apocry- 
phal books of the Old Testament which are found in some 
large Bibles give a history of this period. They were first at- 



38 THE BIBLE, OUTLINE. 

tached to the ^'eptuagint or Greek Version of the Old Testa- 
ment but the Church has never considered them inspired. We 
must become familiar with these books in order to fully under- 
stand the religious life of the Jewish Nation during these four 
centuries. The following are the names of the Apocryphal 
books: Ecclesiasticus, Baruch, Tobit, The Wisdom of Solomon, 
Judith, First and Second Ezdras, Esther X— XVI, The Song 
of the Three Holy Children, The Bistory of Susannah, Bel or 
The Dragon, Ihe Prayer of Manassas, First and Second Book 
of Maccabees. 

3. GOVERNMENT. 

The government was External as in the preceding period 
except during the reign of the Maseabees, when it was inde- 
pendent. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

(1.) The Persian Period. 

The Persians began to reign over the Jews in 536 B. C, 
immediately after the Fall of Babylon and continued until the 
Battle of Arbela 330 B. C. when Alexander overthrew the Pt r- 
sian Government. 

(2.) The Greek Period. 

This period began under the reign of Alexander 330 B. C. 
and continued until 165 B. C. Alexander the Great died in 
323 B. C. and hi i » ast dominions were then divided into four 
kingdoms: Macedonia, Thrace, Syria, and Egypt. Judea was 
alternately under the rule of Egypt and Syria. During the 
latter part of this period the J. ws suffered severe persecution 
under the Syrians. 

(4.) The Maccabean Independence. 

This period began 165 B. C. The Syrians began their se- 
vere oppression because the Jews refused to worship idols. The 
Jews revolted under their leader Judas Maccabeus and gained 
their independence in 165 B. C. The Jews were governed 
then by a succession of rulers of the Maccabean family until 
63 B. C. when the Romans gained partial control but allowed 
the Maccabean princes to reign under them until 40 B. C. 
when the Romans assumed entire control. 



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(5 ) The Roman Period. 

Herod the Great was declared king of Jadea by the Ro- 
raan Senate in 40 B. C. This was the Herod, who, fearing a 
rival for his throne, ordered all the male children of Bethle- 
hem to be slain soon after the birth of Christ. Palestine re- 
mained under the power of the Romans and in 70 A. D. Titus 
destroyed the temple at Jerusalem and scattered the .few- 
ish nation. 

5. EVENTS. 

(1.) The Battle of Arbela. 330 B. C. 

(2.) The Death of Alexander the Great. 323 B. G. 

(3.) The Translation of the Septuagint. 285 B. C. 

(4.) Revolt of Judas Maccabeus. 165 B. C. 

6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

(1.) Alexander the Great, the Conqueror of the World. 
(2.) Judas Maccabeus, the Restorer of Religious Free- 
dom. 
(3.) Herod the Great, the Cruel Ruler. 

QUESTIONS. 

What is meant by the Four Centuries of Silence? 

What are the opening and closing events? 

What record do we have of this history? 

What was the form of government? 

What are the subdivisions? 

What led to the Maccebean Independence? 

How long did this Independence last? 

Who are the chief characters? 

For what is each noted? 



REVIEW. 



FOUR CENTURIES OF SILENCE. 

Time.- C. O. T. 400. A. Z. 6. 
Scrip.- A. Gov- Ex. 

Sub.- (1) P. P. (2) G. P. (3) M. I. (4) R. P. 
Eve.- (1) B. A. (2) D. A. (3) T. S (4) R. J. M. 
Char.- A. G., J. M., H. G. 






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NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY. 



CHAPTER I. THE PERIOD OF PREPARATION. 

CHAPTER II. THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST. 

CHAPTER III. THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM. 

CHAPTER IV. THE CHURCH IN PALESTINE. 

CHAPTER V. THE CHURCH OF THE GENTILES. 

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INTRODUCTION. 

1. The Bible finds its center in the life of Jesus. 

2. The life of Jesus is the center of the world's history. 

3. We have gone through a period of 4,000 years of Old 
Testament History to prepare for a better understanding of 
the life of Jesus. 

4. In the 39 books of the Old Testameut a period of 4,000 
years is covered but the 27 books of the New Testament cover 
a period of not more than a hundred years. 



CHAPTER I.— THE PERIOD OF PREPARATION. 



1. TIME. 

From the Annunciation to Zacharias 6 B. C. to the Bap 
tism of Jesus 26 A. D. 



42 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

This period is known as the silent years of Jesus as we 
have but a few chapters in the Gospels to furnish us informa- 
tion. Matt. 1:1-111:13; Mark 1:1-8; Luke 1:1-111:20; John 
1:1-18. 

3. PLACE. 

All the events of this i>eriod occurred in Palestine except 
Josephs interview with the angel in the Land of Egypt. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

1. The Preparation for Christ's Coming. 

Many centuries were necessary to prepare the world 
for Christ's coming. We have carefully studied the history 
of the Jewish nation that was prepared to give us a Savior. The 
Old Testament revelation was written in the Hebrew language; 
but the rise and fall of nations, the dispersion of the Jews, the 
development of philology prepared the Greek language which 
was universal when Christ came. Daring these centuries the 
government was changed many times until the time of Chribt 
when there was a universal government — the Roman Empire 
which unified all the nations. We have, therefore, these three 
preparations: (a.) The Jewish nation; (b.) The Greek Lan- 
guage; (c.) The Roman Government. Malachi received the 
last Old Testament message from God about four hundred 
years before Zacharias received the first New Testament mes- 
sage concerning the coming of John tne Baptist, the Forerun- 
ner of Christ. Six months later Gabriel announced to Mary 
that she was to be the mother of the Son of God. Joseph and 
Mary went to Bethlehem to be enrolled and during their stay 
in Bethlehem Jesus was born. 

2. The Childhood of Jesus. 

Very little is known of his childhood. His time was 
spent (a) Bethlehem, (b) E=(ypt, (c) Nazareth. During his stay 
at Bethlehem his birth was announced to the shepherds. When 
he was presented in the temple the aged Simeon and the 
Prophetess Anna recognized him as the Savior. He was taken 
to Egypt to escape Herod, and when Herod was dead the angel 
directed him to Nazareth the home of his parents. Here he 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 43 



grew in wisdom, stature and knowledge. When he was twelve 
he was "about his Father's business" in the temple with the 
Bible students. 

3. The Silent Years. 

From the time he visited Jerusalem at the age of twelve 
until he left Nazareth to be baptized by John in the Jordan 
at the age of thirty the Bible is silent concerning his develop- 
ment. 

5. EVENTS. 

1. The Birth of John the Baptist. 5 B. C.— Luke 1:57-65. 

2. The Birth of Jesus. 4 B. C— Luke 2:1-6. 

3. The Presentation in the Temple. 4 B. C.-Luke 2:22-38. 

4. The Visit of the Wise Men. 3 B. C.— Matt. 2:1-11. 

5. The Message to Joseph. 3 B. C— Matt. 2:13-15. 

6. At the Temple at the Age of Twelve. 8 A.D.Luke 

2: 41-50. 

6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

1. Zacharias, the one to whom God first spoke after a 
silence of four hundred years. 

2. Mary, the Mother of Jesus. 

3. Simeon, the Devout Priest. 

4. Anna, the Prophetess. 

QUESTIONS. 

What are the five periods of New Testament History? 
What is the central theme of the Bible? 
What is the central theme of all history? 
What is the real purpose of Old Testament History? 
How much time is covered by New Testament History? 
What are the opening and closing events of the Period of Pre- 
paration? 
What are the dates? 

Where did the events of this period occur? 
What are the subdivisions? 

How was the world prepared for Christ's coming? 
What is known of the Childhood of Jesus? 
What is me^nt bv "the silent years"? 



44 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

Name six important events. 
Who are the chief characters? 
For what was each noted? 

REVIEW. 



THE PERIOD OF PREPARATION. 

Time.- A. Z. 6- B. J. 30. 
Scrip.- M. M. L. J. 
Sub.- (1) P. C. C. (2) C. J. (3) S. Y. 
Eve.- (l)B.J.B. (2) B.J. (3) P.T. (4) V.W.M. (5) M.J 
(6) T. T. 

Char. (1) Z. (2) M. (3) S. (4) A. 



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CHAPTER IL— THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST. 



1. TIME. 

From the Baptism of Jesus, 26 A. D., to the Ascension, 
30 A. D. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

Matt. 2:13— 28:20; Mark 1:9—16:20; Luke 3:21—24:53; 
John 1:19—21:25. 

3. PLACE. 

All the events in this period occurred in Palestine except 
the Savior's visit to Phoenicia. Matt. 15:21-28. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

1. The Inauguration. 15 months. 

This period extends from the Baptism of Jesus to the 
Healing of the Nobleman's Son. Fifteen important events are 
recorded. 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 45 



2. The Early Galilean Ministry. 4 months. 

This period extends from the Healing of the Noble- 
man's Son to the Choosing of the Twelve Apostles. During 
these four months thirteen important events are recorded. 

3. The Later Galilean Ministry. 10 months. 

This period extends from the Choosing of the Twelve 
Apostles to the Discourse on the Bread of Life. Twenty-two 
important events are recorded. 

4. The Retirement. 6 months. 

This period extends from the Sermon on the Bread of 
Life to the Feast of Tabernacles. Sixteen important events are 
recorded. 

5. The Judean Ministry. 3 months. 

This period extends from the Feast of Tabernacles to 
the Feast of Dedication. Twelve important events are recorded. 

6. The Perean Ministry. 4 months. 

This period extends from the Feast of Dedication to the 
Anointing at Bethany. Twenty- seven important events are 
recorded. 

7. The Passion Week. 8 days. 

This period extends from the Anointing at Bethany to 
the Resurrection. Twenty-two important events are recorded. 

8. The Period of Triumph. 40 days. 

This period extends from the Resurrection to the Ascen- 
sion. Fifteen important events are recorded. 

5. EVENTS. 

1. The Baptism of Jesus. 26 A. D.- Matt. 3:13-17. 

2. Choosing the Twelve Apostles. 28 A. D.— Mark 3:13-19; 
Luke 6:12-16. 

3. The Sermon on the Mount. 28 A. D.— Matt. 5:1-8:1. 

4. The Death of John the Baptist. 29 A. D.— Matt. 14:1-12. 

5. The Sermon on the Bread of Life. 29 A. D. — John 
6:22-71. 

6. The Transfiguration. 29 A. D.--Matt. 17:1-13; Luke 
9:28-36. 

7. The Resurrection of Lazarus. 30 A. D.— John 11:1-46. 

8. The Triumphal Entry. 30 A. D.— Matt. 21:1-11. 

9. The Crucifixion. 30 A. D— Matt. 27:32 36. 



46 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



10. The Resurrection. . 30 A. D.— Matt. 23:1-10. 
6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

1. John the Baptist, the Forerunner. 

2. Jesus, the Savior of Mankind. 

Jesus was the chief character, and all others worked under 
his direction. The following were his twelve apostles: 

1. Peter, 8. Matthew, 

2. James, 9. James, the son of Al- 

3. John, pheus, 

4. Andrew. 10. Simon Zelotes, 

5. Philip, 11. Judas, the brother of 

6. Thomas, James. 

7. Bartholomew. 12. Judas Tscariot. 

QUESTIONS. 

What is the second part of New Testament History? 

How long was Christ's public ministry? 

What are the opening and closing events? 

What are the dates? 

What Scripture records this history? 

Where did the events of this period occur? 

W T hat are the subdivisions of Christ's ministry? 

Give the time of each subdivision. 

Give the opening and closing event of each subdivision. 

What are the ten principal events? 

Who are the chief characters? 

Who was the most important character? 

Name the tw T elve apostles. 

REVIEW 



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THE MINISTRY OP CHRIST. 

Time-B. J. 27-A. 30. 

Script.-M. M. L. J. 

Piace-Pal. — Pheon. 

Sub.-(l) I. (2) E. G. M. (3) L. G. M. (4) R. (5) J. M. 
(6, P. (7) P. (8) T. 

Eve.-(l) B. \2) C. T. (3) S. M. (4) D. J. (5) S. B. L. I 
(6) T. (7) R. L. (8) T. E. (9) C. (10) R. 8 

Char.- (1) J. B. (2) J. | 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 47 



CHAPTER ML— THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM. 



1. TIME. 

From the Ascension of Christ 30 A. D. to the Death of 
Stephen 35 A. D. 5 years. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 
Acts 1: 1-8:4. 

3. PLACE. 

The work of the Church during this time was confined to 
the city of Jerusalem. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

(1.) The Founding of the Church. Acts 1: 1-2: 41. 

After the Ascension of Christ the 120 disciples went to an 
upper room in Jerusalem where they tarried in prayer and 
worshipped t* i n days waiting for the promised gift of the Spirit. 
During this time they cast lots to choose one of their number 
to take the place of Judas. On the Day of Pentecost the 
Spirit was given them and they spoke in other tongues, so that 
all the different people who had come to the feast could un- 
derstand them. Some accused them of being drunken and 
Peter preached his great sermou to prove that they were not 
drunk and to show that the power came through the crucified 
Christ. As the immediate result of this sermon 3000 were 
converted. 

(2.) The First Persecution. Acts 3: 1-4: 31. 

One day as Peter and John went up to the Temple to 
pray they found a lame man begging alms at the Beautiful 
Gaie. They healed him and the man who had never walked 
before leaped for joy and went with them into the temple. 
This miracle caused a multitude to come together in Solomon's 
Porch, where Peter declared unto them that it was by the 
power of the risen Jesus whom the Jews had crucified that 
the lame man was healed. The priests and Sadducees were 
offended because of this preaching and arrested Peter and 
John, putting them in hold until next day. The next daj T the 



48 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

Apostles were tried before the Sanhedrim but after their de- 
fense the Jewish rulers only charged them to teach no more 
in the name of Jesus and let them go. 

(3.) The Second Persecution. Acts 5: 1-42. 

The Early Church held all things common and the 
Apostles distributed to those in need. Ananias and Sapphira 
had sold a possession and, though pretending to give all to 
the apostles, they retained part of the price. For this sin of ly- 
ing unto the Holy Ghost, both fell down dead in the presence 
of the Church. After this great multitudes were added to the 
Church and the Apostles wrought many miracles, healing the 
sick and casting out demons. The Sadducees, alarmed at the 
growing power of the Church, put the Apostles in prison, but 
that night an angel opened the prison doors and the next 
morning the Apostles were found again teaching the people 
in the temple. The Sadducees then took counsel to kill them; 
but by Gamaliel's advice they were beaten and warned, then 
set free. 

(4.) The Third Persecution. Acts. 6: 1-8: 4. 

The Church gre.v so rapidly that the Apostles could m 
longer distribute to all the needy, so seven wise and devout 
men were chosen to assist in the work. Stephen w T as one of 
these Seven who not only distributed gifts among the needy 
but also preached and worked miracles. Because he con- 
tended that the Gentiles had a right to salvation, the Jews 
falsely accused him of blaspheming Moses and God. He 
preached a great sermon to his accusers but it only made 
them the mure angry and they stoned him. This was the be- 
ginning of a great persecution of the Church at Jerusalem and 
the Christians were scattered throughout Palestine. 

5. EVENTS. 

(1.) The Ascension of Christ. 30 A. D. Acts 1: 9-11. 

(2.) The Baptism of the Spirit. 30 A. D. 2: 1-4. 

(3.) Healing the Lame Man. 3: 1-8. 

(4.) Death of Ananias and Sapphira. 5: 1-11. 

(5.) The Seven Chosen. 35 A. D. 6: 1-8. 

(6.) The Death of Stephen. 35 A. D. 7 12-15; 8: 57-60. 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 49 

6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

Peter, the Pentecostal Pieacher. 
Stephen, the First Christian Martyr. 

QUESTIONS. 

What is the third period of New Testament History? 

What are the opening and closing events? 

What are the dates? 

How long was the third period? 

What Scripture records the history? 

Where was the Church confined during this period? 

What are the subdivisions of this period? 

How was the Church founded? 

What gave rise to the first persecution? 

To the second persecution? 

How were the Apostles delivered? 

What caused the third persecution? 

What was the result of the third persecution? 

What are the six important events of this period? 

Who were the chief characters? 

Far what were they distinguished? 

REVIEW. 



THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM. 

Time.- A. C. 30— D. S. 35. 

Scrip.-Acts. 1:1—8:4. 

Place-Jer. 

Sub.- (1) F. C. (2) F. P. (3) S. P. (4) T. P. 

Eve.- (1) A.C. (2) B.S. (3) H.E. M. (4) S.C. (5) D. S 



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50 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



CHAPTER IV.— THE CHURCH IX PALESTINE. 



1. TIME. 

From the Death of Stephen 35 A. D. to Paul's First Mis- 
sionary Journey 45 A. D. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

Acts VIII: 5- XII: 25. 

3. PLACE. 

During this period the work in the Church was confined to 
the land of Palestine with few exceptions. Some Christians 
were found at Damascus and Antioch in Syria but these were 
under the direction of the Palestine Church. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

(1.) The Work of Philip. Acts 8: 5^0. 

On account of the persecuticn at Jerusalem, Philip went 
tD Samaria where he preached and wrought many miracles. 
Many believed and Peter and John came from Jerusalem to 
lay their hands up ,u the converts and tc pray for the gift of 
the Spirit. Bui, m the midst of Philip's success he was bidden 
by an ang^l of the Loid to go into the desert southwest of Je- 
rusalem. In this desert he met the Ethiopian and Eunucb 
after teaching him, baptized him. Then Philip was found at 
Azotus, and preaching in all the cities along the coast, he came 
to Caeserea where he worked for many years. Acts 21: 8. 

(2.) The Work of Saul. Acts 9: 1-30. 

Before Saul's conversion he was a strict Pharisee very 
zealous for the cause of Judaism. He was eager to put down 
the sect of Christians and obtained letters of authority to go 
even as far as Damascus to bind Christians and bring them 1o 
Jerusalem for judgment. On his way to Damascus he vyas 
stricken blind by a great light from heaven and was led into 
the city. Ananias, a disciple of Christ was sent to him to pray 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 51 

over him, restore his sight and bid him to be baptized. Saul's 
life was now completely transformed and after preaching 
awhile in Damascus he retired to Arabia where he s,pent some 
time. Returning to Damascus he preached the Gospel with 
such power that he escaped the enraged Jews by being let 
down over the wall in the basket. He then returned to Jeru- 
salem where Barnabas introduced him to the Church but after 
a fortnight's stay he v ent to his old home at Tarsus where he 
remained until Barnabas brought him to Antioch to assist in 
the work. 

(3) The Work of Peter. Acts 9: 32-11: 18. 

After Saul's conversion the Christians about Jerusalem 
enjoyed a period of peace. During this period Peter visited 
the Churches in Judea and coming to Lydda he healed iEneas 
who had been palsied eight years. He was called from Lydda 
tj Joppa where he raised the gr od woman Dorcas. Then he 
was summoned to'Caesarea where he baptized Cornelius, the 
first Gentile convert. 

(4.) The Work of Barnabas. 

The early home of Barnabas was in Cj 7 prus, but he sold 
his possessions and consecrated his money to the work of the 
Church. Acts 4r 36, 37. When the Jerusalem Church heard 
of the converts at Anti ch they sent Barnabas to care for them 
and organize the Church. His work at Antioch was so suc- 
cessful that in a short time he went to Tarsus to seek Saul, 
who came to Antioch and helped in the work several years. 

(5 ) The Persecution Under Herod.. Acts 12: 1-23. 

Herod Agrippa I, was king over Palestine and in order to 
please the Jews he persecuted* the Christians. He beheaded 
James and imprisoned Peter, but Peter was released by an 
angel. Herod died by the judgment of God at Cyesarea. 

5. EVENTS. 
(1.) The Conversion of Samaritans. 36 A.D. Acts 8:5-8. 
(2.) The Conversion of Saul. 36 A.D. Acts 9: 1-18. 
(3.) The Conversion of Cornelius. 38(?)A.D.Acts 10: 30 48. 
(4.) The Beheading of James. 44 A. D. Acts 12: 1. 
(5.) Tne Deliverance of Peter. 41 A. D. Acts 12: 6 11. 



52 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

(1.) Philip, the Evangelist. 

(2.) Cornelius, the First Gentile Convert. 

(3.) Barnabas, the Consecrated Christian. 

(4.) James, the Martyred Apostle. 

(5.) Herod, the Persecutor. 

QUESTIONS. 

What ^s the third period? 

What are the opening and closing events? 

What are the dates? 

What Scripture contains its history? 

What places are connected with this period? 

What are the Subdivisions? 

What was Philip's work? Saul's? Peter's? Barnabas'? 

What Herod persecuted the Church? 

What special persecutions are mentioned? 

Name five important events. 

Who are the chief characters? 

For what is each distinguished? 

REVIEW. 



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THE CHURCH IN PALESTINE. 

Time.-D. S. 35 to P. F. M. J. 

Scrip.- Acts VIII: 5 to XII: 35. 

Place.- Pal. 

Sub.- (1) W. P. (2) W. S. (3) W. P. (4) W. B. (5)P.H 



Eve.- (1) C. S. (2) C. S. (3) C. C. (4) B. J (5) D. P 



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THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 53 



CHAPTER V.— THE CHURCH OF THE GENTILES. 



1. TIME. 

From Paul's First Missionary Journey 45 A. D., to the 
close of New Testament History, 95 A. D. 

2. SCRIPTURE. 

Acts 13 28, Romans, I and II Corinthians, Galatians,Ephes- 
ians, Philipians, Collossians, I and II Thessalonians, Timothy, 
Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, I, II and III John, Jude, Revelation. 

3. PLACE. 

The history of this period included the Roman World. The 
Church of the Gentiles did not close at 95 A. D. but continued 
her growth until the present time and will not cease until the 
Scripture is fulfilled, which says that the Gospel must be 
preached to the whole world. Matt. 28:19-20. 

4. SUBDIVISIONS. 

1. The First Missionary Journey.— Acts 13:1;14:28. 

The church at Autioch sent forth Barnabas and Saul 
as the first foreign missionaries. Taking- with them John Mark 
as a minister they preach first throughout the [sland of 
Cyprus and then begin their work in the provinces of Asia 
Minor. At Perga in Pamphylia John Mark leaves them and 
they continue their journey alone. In almost every city they 
are opposed and persecuted by the Jews, but the Gentiles 
gladly receive the Gospel. They spend four years on this 
first journey, returning to Autioch in 49 A. D , where they 
give a report of their missionary work. 

2. The Second Missionary Journey.— Acts 15:40; 18:52. 
In A. D. 50 the Great Council was held at Jerusalem 

where it was finally settled that the Gentiles might enjoy equal 
privileges with the Jews in the church and letters containing 
the decision were sent to the. thurches. Paul and Barnabas were 



54 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

eager to carry the decision to the Gentile churches in Asia 
Minor, but a disagreement in regard to taking John Mark with 
thern arose and the two missionaries separated. Paul then 
chose Silas and they went to Asia Minor to strengthen the 
churches already established. The Spirit hiudered Paul from 
preaching in Asia and Bithynia, and finally called him into 
Europe. Timothy and Luke had joined the missionary com- 
pany in Asia Minor and these four missionaries planted the 
Gospel in Macedonia and Greece. They spent four years on 
this journey, 50 to 51 A. D. 

3. The Third Missionary Journey.— Acts 18:23- 21:16. 

Paul starts in 51 A. D. to visit the churches he had 
established in Asia Minor and E'irope. He spent nearly three 
years at Ephesu3 where the Gospel gaius a strong foothold. In 
58 he returned to Jerusalem, though at nearly every place he 
stopped he was warned not to endanger his life by mingling 
among the Jews. 

4. The Journsy to Roma.— Acts 21:17- 28:31. 

At Jerusalem Paul was seized by the Jews who in- 
tended to kill him, bat the Roman officers rescued him from 
them, and took him to C.ieserea by nig'ht in order to save his 
life. He is detained as a prisoner at Caesarea for two years 
and then because he appealed to Caesar he is taken to Rome. 
This voyage was full of perils, their b)at being tossed about 
for many days by the storm and finally they were ship-wrecked 
at Melita where they spend the winter. At last they reach 
Rome where Paul is kept in custody for two years. During' 
this time he preaches and writes a number of his epistles. 

5. The Persecution Period. 

The Apostle Paul enjoyed a release of probably near- 
ly two years. He was then arrested and taken back to Rome 
where he was kept in a dungeon until his final martyrdom 
about 67 A. D. The wicked Emperor Xero made every effort 
to crush the growing church. The Jews rebelled during this 
period and in 70 A. D. Jerusalem was utterly destroyed. The 
Romans continued their persecution of the Christians for some 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 55 

time. Tn 90 A. D. John, the Revelator, was banished to the 
Isle of Patmos. 

5. EVENTS. 

1. The Missionary Call, 45 A. D.— Acts 13:1-4. 

2. The Council at Jerusalem. 50 A. D.— Acts 15:6-29. 

3. Paul's Arrest in Jerusalem. 58 A. D.— Acts 21:27-40. 

4. The Destruction of Jerusalem. 70 A. D.— Matt. 24:1-6. 

5. The Banishment ol John. 90 A. D.— Rev. 1:9. 

6. CHIEF CHARACTERS. 

1. Paul, the Great Missionary. 

2. James, Bishop of Jerusalem. 

3. Timothy, the Elder at Ephesus. 

4. John, the Revelator. 

QUESTIONS. 

What is the fifth period of New Testament History? 

What are the opening and closing events? 

What are the dates? 

What Scriptures contain the history of this period? 

Whai is the field of work? 

How long does this period really continue? 

What are the Subdivisions? 

What are the dates for the First Missionary Journey? 

Prom what church are the missionaries sent? 

Who went on the first journey? 

Where did they work? 

What are the dates for the Second Journey? 

What was decided at the Great Council? 

What was the purpose of the Second Journey? 

Where did they work? 

W T hat are the dates for the Third Journey? 

In what city did he spend several years? 

Where did he go on this journey? 

What danger awaited him at Jerusalem? 

Why was Paul taken to Caeserea? 

How long was he kept there? 

Why was he taken to Rome? 



50 THE BIBLE OUTLINE: 

What happened on the way? 

How long was he imprisoned at Rome? 

What did he do during this time? 

How long did the Persecution Period last? 

When was Paul martyred? 

What was the object of the persecution? 

When and where was John banished? 

Name five important events. 

What are the dates? 

Name four important characters. 

For what were they distinguished? 

REVIEW. 



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THE CHURCH OF THE GENTILES. 

Time- P. F. M. J. 45— C. N. T. H. 95. 
Script-Acts 13: 28.— R. 1&2 C. G. E. P. C. 1 & 2 T. 

1 & 2 T. T. P. H. 1, 2 & 3 J. J. R. 
Place- R. W. 

Sub.- (1) F. M. J. 45-49; (2) S. M. J. 50-54; 

(3) T. M. J. 54-58; (4) J. to R. 58-62; 

(5) P. P. 64-94. | 

Char.- P. J. T. J. 





Part IV. h 



INSTITUTIONS OF THE BIBLE. 



CHAPTER I. 
CHAPTER II. 
CHAPTER HI. 
CHAPTER IV. 
CHAPTER V. 
CHAPTER VI. 
CHAPTER VII. 



THE ALTAR. 
THE TABERNACLE. 
THE TEMPLE. 
THE SYNAGOGUE. 
SACRED OFFERINGS. 
SACRED OCCASIONS. 
SACRED OFFICERS. 



Id these seven chapters the student finds the great theme 
of the Bible, Redemption, more fully developed. Each di- 
vision that is given makes some advancement towards the 
higher thought as set forth in God's plan of Redemption. Let 
each student note with care how the whole system is developed. 
Each part has its place in leading forth to that which is more 
spiritual. 



CHAPTER' I.— THE ALTAR. 



1. THE ORIGIN. 

This was the first Institution of Worship and the origin is 
not stated in the Scripture, but it must have originated by a di- 



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THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



rect command of the Lord. It also was a necessity because of 
a desire of the people to worship God. In the fourth chapter of 
Genesis we have this inference as to sacrifice and no doubt the 
altar was necessary to offer the sacrifice. The fir^t altar men- 
tioned in the Bible was erected by Noah immediately after the 
flood. Gen. 8:20. When Adam and Eve were expelled from 
the Garden they were clothed with skins of animals and they 
may have offered the animals for sacrifice in the Gaiden. 




ALTAR OF INCENSE. 



2. GROWTH. 

In the eastern land wherd Noah lived the altar was known, 
and when Abram came to Palestine the altar was erected there. 
This development was due to the proper consideration of those 
who represented the head of the family or tribe. The altar 
stood alone as a place of worship until the Tabernacle was built, 
1490, when it became a part of Tabernacle furniture. 



3. THE MATERIAL. 

The altar was made of earth and unhewn 
24-25. The wood and brass which were used 
merely as the covering of the altar. 



stone. Ex. 20: 
were considered 



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4. THE OBJECT. 

The altar was a meeting place between man and God. It 
was to remove all obstacles between the worshiper and God. 
All kinds of cfferings were made here and they were for an 
atonement or a complete sacrifice. 

QUESTIONS. 

What was the first Institution of the Bible? 

How did the altar originate? 

Where is the altar mentioned? 

How did the altar worship develop? 

What material was used in making the altar? 

What was the object of the altar? 

REVIEW. 

i 

THE ATLAR 



Origin.- C. of CI. — N. 
Growth.- N. A. Tab. 
Material.- E. S. W. B. 
Object.- M. P. G. M. 



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CHAPTER II.— THE TABERNACLE. 



1. THE HISTORY. 

The Tabernacle was erected one year after the Exodus 
fromE^ypt. Moses was instructed by the Lord to build a 
house for God so He might dwell among the people. During 
the 38 years of wandering in the Wilderness the Tabernacle had 
na definite location. After the children of Israel entered Canaan 




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it was located at ths following places: (1) Gilgal. (2) Shi- 
loh. (3) Nob. When the Temple was built the Tabernacle 
was taken to Jerusalem and probably put into the Temple. 

2. THE APARTMENTS. 

1. The Court. This was enclosed by linen curtains and 
was 150 ft. long and 75 ft. wide. The opening of the camp was 
at the east end. It contained the following: 

a. The Altar of Burnt Offerings. This was located just 
inside of the court, near the entrance. It was made of wood 
overlaid with brass, and was 7^ ft. square and 4J ft. high. — Ex. 
27:1-2. On this altar the sacrifices were burned. 

b. The Laver. This was located between the a'tar and 
the Tabernacle. The size and shape is unknown; it was for the 
purpose of purifying the sacrifices and a place for the priest to 
wash before entering the Tabernacle. Ex. XXX:18-19. The 
women sacrificed their mirrors to furnish the material for the 
laver.— Ex. 38:8. 

c. The Tabernacle. This stood in the west end of the 
Court. It was 45 ft. long, 15 ft. wide and high. It was con- 
structed of shittim wood, brass, silver, gold and fine linen. This 
material was furnished by the children of Israel as free 
will offerings unto the Lord. Some of this material the Israel- 
ites brought with them from Egypt. The Tabernacle was 
divided into two parts. 

2. The Holy Place. This was 30 ft. long, 15 ft. wide and 
high. There were three pieces of furniture in this Apartment. 

a. The Table of Shew-bread. This was made of wood 
overlaid with gold; it was 3 ft. long and 2| ft. wide and high. It 
was always standing on the right as one entered the Taber-' 
nacle. Ex. 25:23-24. 

b. The Candlestick. This was made with seven branches. 
It was of pure gold beaten out of one piece of gold. It was 
standing on the left as one entered the Holy Place. — Ex. 25:31. 

c. The Altar of Incense. This was made of wood cover- 
ed with gold. It was 3 ft. long, 2\ ft. square and was standing 
close to the veil which seperated the Holy from the Most Holy 



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place. Here incense was burned each morning and evening and 
indicated the hour of pra} r er. 

3. The Most Holy Place. This was a room in the form of 
a cube of 15 ft. The High Priest entered the place once each 
year to atone for the sins of himself and of the people. He 
entered this place on the Atonement Day. — Hebrews 9:3. There 
was only one piece of furniture. 

a. The Ark. It contained the tables of the law that 
Moses received at Mt. Sinai. It was made of wood overlaid with 
gold. It was 3 ft. 9 in. long by 2 ft. 3 in. wide and high. 

b. The Mercy Seat. This was the lid of the ark and 
was made of gold. Cherubim were standing on each end of the 
lid. It was between the Cherubim that the High- priest 
sprinkled blood on the Atonement Day. Ex. 25:17-18. 

3. THE OBJECT. 

The Altar was a meeting-place between man and God. The 
Tabernacle was a movable building in which God dwelt so that 
he was in the midst of his people. Thus a system was secured 
so all knew that God was not far away but right in their midst 
in the building they erected for him. We cannot g'et close to 
him unless we come to him through the sacrifices that are to be 
performed. 

QUESTIONS. 

When was the Tabernacle first erected? 

What was its history during the Wandering? 

At what places was it located in Canaan? 

Where was it finally taken? 

What were the three apartments? 

What was the court? 

What were its dimensions 

Where w*s the gate? 

What did the court contain? 

Describe the altar of burnt offerings. 

Where was th>3 laver placed? 

Of what was it made? 

For what was it used? 

Where did the Tabernacle stand? 



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4 

What were its dimensions? 

Of what material was it constructed? 

Whence did they obtain it? 

Into what two parts was the Tabernacle divided? 

What were the dimensions of the Holy Place? 

What articles of furniture were in the Holy Place? 

Where did the table stand? 

What were its dimensions? 

Describe the candlestick. 

Where did it stand? 

Describe the Altar of Incense. 

Where did ii stand? 

For what was it used? 

What were the dimensions of the Most Holy Place? 

Who entered this room? When? 

For what purpose? 

What article of furniture was placed in this room? 

Describe the Ark. 

What did it contain? 

What was the Mercy Seat? 

What was the object of the Tabernacle? 



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THE TABERNACLE. 

History. S. G. S. N. J. 
Apartments. - 

Court, 150 x 75. A. B. O.—L.— T. 
Holy Place, 30 x 15 x 15. T. S.-C.-A. I. 
\ Most Holy Place, 15 x 15 x 15. A. 

\ Object.- M. D. P. 

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CHAPTER III.— THE TEMPLE. 



1. HISTORY. 

There were three successive temples all standirjg on Mt. 
Mariah in Jerusalem. The first temple was built by Solomon 
and dedicated in 1006 B. C. This temple was destroyed by 
Nebuchadnezzar in 587 B. C. The second temple known as 
Zerubbabel'sttmple, was begun after the return from the captiv- 
ity, 536 B. C, and completed in 516. The rebuilding of tne 
third temple was begun under the direction of Herod, 20 B. C, 
but was not completed until 65 A. D. This was the same tem- 
ple, but much improved and enlarg'ed. It w r as standing in the 
time of Christ and is frequently referred to bj 7 him. The 
.Romans destroyed it in 70 A. D. when Titus took the citv of 
Jerusalem. Herod's temple is the one we are most familiar 
with and hence we describe it. 

2. APARTMENTS. 

1. The Court of the Gentiles. This was the on ly place 
the Gentiles were permitted to enter. It was an open space 
paved with marble and surrounded b} T a wall. The shape was 
quadrangular, about 1,000 ft. on each side. On the East was 
a covered corridor known as Solomon's porch; on the South 
another called Herod's porch. It was entered by six gates, 
three on the west leading' to the city, one on the north, one on 
the east, and one on the south. In this court was a market 
where animals for sacrifica w^ere sold. Here also the money- 
changers kept their tables. 

2. The Sacred Enclosure. The Jews called it the Chel. It 
was a raised platform 8 ft. higher than the court of the Gen- 
tiles which surrounded it. It was 930 ft. from east to west and 
300 from north to south and contained the sacred buildings. 
The outer wall was called Soreg and was 4| ft. high. It was a 
lattice wrought in stone and contained inscriptions in various 
languages warning Gentiles not to enter on penalty of death. 
It was entered by nine gates, four on the north, four on the 
scuth and one on the east. Inside the outer vail was a terrace 



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THE TEMPLE- 



66 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

24 ft. wider, and above the terrace an inner wall from 40 to 60 ft. 
high. 

3. The Court of the Women. This is sometimes called 
the treasury and occupied a square of 240 ft., at the east end of 
the sacred enclosure. It was 3 ft. higher than the sacred en- 
closure and was entered by four gates, one on each side. The 
one on the east was called "The Beautiful Gate." In each 
corner of this court was a room 60 ft. square which had no 
covering. The one on the north-east corner was used to store 
away wood for the altar; the one in the south-east for the cere- 
monies of the Nazarite vow; the one in the south-west for the 
storage of oil and the one in the north-west for the cleansing of 
the leper. Between these rooms were galleries from which the 
women could s^e the sacrifices. 

4. The Court of Israel. This was 820 ft. east to west and 240 
ft. north to south. It had a corridor 16 ft .wide on 'the north and 
south and 24 on the east and west surrounding the court of the 
priests at the west end of the sacred enclosure. It was ten fttt 
higher than the Court of the Women and was separated from 
the Court of the Priest by a low balustrade so that the men 
could view the sacrifices. There were three entrances on the 
north, three on the south and one on the east. In the south- 
east corner was the place where the Sanhedrim met. 

5. The Court of the Priests. This was raised 3 ft. above 
that of the Court of Israel. It was 275 ft. long by 200 ft. wide. 
Within this court stood the altar, laver and temple building. 

6. The Temple. The House of God occupied the west 
end of the Court of the Priests. It was raised 8 ft. above the 
surrounding court. Tt was 90 ft. long, 30 ft. high and wide. 
The Temple was constructed of cedar wood, stone and gold. 
David collected much of the material for Solomon's temple. 
Some of the material was brought from Phoenicia. The stones 
were hewn and the timber prepared so that when they were 
brought to Jerusalem it w T as put together without the sound of 
the hammer or saw. I Kings 6:7. 

* a. The Porch or Vestibule. This extended across the 

front and was 120 ft. high. It was built of marble and richly 

ornamented. 

* There is some question as to the height of the porch and some think 
there is an error in the text, and it should read 20 feet high. 



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67 



b. The Chambers. These surrounded the building but 
were not attached to the wall. They were three stories high 
and were entered by winding stairway on the north and south. 
They furnished rooms for the priests during their time of ser- 
vice at the temple each year. 




GOLDEN CANDLESTICK. 



c. The Holy Place. This was 60 ft. long and 30 ft. wide 
and high, or twice the dimensions of the Tabernacle. It con- 
tained the table of shew-bread, the candlestick and the altar of 
incense or golden altar. 

d. The Most Holy Place. This was a cube of 30 ft., 



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separated from the Holy Place by a double veil. Solomon's 
temple contained the Ark of the Covenant but the ark was lost 
during the captivity and could not be put in the second and 
third temples, but was replaced by a marble block upon which 
the High-priest sprinkled the blood on the Day of Atonement. 




ARK OFTHE COVENANT 

3. THE OBJECT. 
The Tabernac e was a niDvable dwelling place for God to 
occupy with His people. But th? Temple was a Permanent 
Palace for Jeh3vah; it was the center of Jewish worship through- 
out the world. When the Jews offered prayers they opened 
the windows of: their homes towards the Temple. They did 
this when the Temple was in rui is and worshipped in syn- 
agogues. 

QUESTIONS. 

How many temples were there? 
Where were they built? 
Who built the first one? When? 
When and by whom was it destroyed? 
Who built the second temple? When? 



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69 



What was the third temple? 

When and by whom was it destroyed? 

What were the apartments of the Temple? 

What was the Court of the Gentiles? 

What porches on the east and south of it? 

How many gates? 

Describe the Sacred Inclosure? 

By what other name was it called? 

What was the Song? 

What was the Court of the Women? 

Where was "The Beautiful Gate?" 

What rooms were in the corners? 

Describe the Court of Israel? 

What Council met in this apartment? 

Describe the Court of the Priests. 

What stood within this Court? 

Of what was the Temple constructed? 

What were its apartments? 

Describe the porch. 

What were the ch mbers? 

Describe the Holy Place. 

What did it contain? 

What was the object of the Temple? 

How did the Jews reverence it? 




THE LAVER 



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REVIEW. 



THE TEMPLE. 

History.- (1) S.— 1006-587: (2) Z.— 536-516; 

(3) H.— 20 B. C. to 65 A. D. 
Apartments.- 

(1) C. G. 1000x1000. 

(2) S. E. 8 ft. h. - 630x300. 

(3) C. W. 3 ft. h. - 240x240. 

(4) C. I. 10 ft. h., 320x240. Cor. 16 - 24. 

(5) C. P. - 275x2u0.— A. L. T. 

((>) Temp. 90x30x30. 

a. -P. b.-C. c.-H. P. d.-M. H. P. 



CHAPTER IV.— THE SYNAGOGUE, 



The word "synagogue" means a congregation, religious 
assembly, or house of instruction. In the time of ihe New Tes- 
tament it denoted a fixed place of worship. Its study is the 
most important of all the Institutions of Worship because it is 
more in harmony with the worship in the Christian Church. 
The Jews worshipped in synagogues at the time the Savior was 
born and it is not possible to separate the Synagogue from the 
most intimate comiestion of our Lord's life and ministry. Dur- 
ing' his childhood he was taken by his parents to these syna- 
gogues where he received his scholastic training. The services 
of the synagogue he sanctioned and followed. It was in the 
synagogue where he read the Scriptures and expounded them 
to the astonishment of the Jews. He also displayed his power 
of healing in different synag'ogues. Every Christian should 
stud}' with care the development of the worship that was car- 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 71 

ried forward in these houses of instruction which furnished the 
places for worship during the time of the Savior and his Apos- 
tles. The synagogue worship was more spiritual than that of 
the tabernacle or temple and therefore in many respects the 
Church is a development from this institution which stands 
nearest her origin. It w T as in these houses of instruction that 
the Jews met three times each week to read and interpret the 
Holy Bible. It was this close study of the Word of 
Truth that prepared a remnant to receive the Savior when he 
came. The Bible must be studied systematically during this 
age if we expect the people to be prepared to meet the Savior at 
his next coming. 

1. NECESSITY. 

One institution follows another as new and higher demands 
are made. When the Tabernacle was too small the Temple 
was built. When the Temple was destroyed the Jews w T ere 
scattered so the} T could not worship at one local center and the 
synagogue originated. The Jews were found in every pro- 
vince and it was necessary that they meet in different places to 
prepare themselves for the coming Messiah. 

2. LOCATION. 

Because the Jews were scattered they built synagogues 
everywhere so that the faithful ones might be developed ac- 
cording to the Jewish law. Wherever ten Jewish families lived 
a House of Assembly was to be erected. There were fifteen 
hundred synagogues in Palestine at one time; in the city of Jer- 
usalem four hundred and eighty. The following passages of 
Scripture, Pro. 1:21; Ex. 19:9, suggesled to the Jews the idea of 
location and they selected the most elevated ground in or near 
the city and no house wa« allowed to be higher than the syna- 
gogue. To make the sjmagogue more conspicuous a tall pole 

was raised from the roof so it could be seen from every point. 
Synagogues were built along ths river-side, outride the city, to 
avoid confusion and to have pure water tor immersion. 

3. STRUCTURE. 

The size of the building varied according to the populn- 



72 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

tioD. No law was given for the dimensions of the synagogue as 
for the Tabernacle and Temple. It was commonl} r erected at 
the expense of the district. Sometimes it was built b}' rich Jews 
and in one instance by a friendly proselyte. Luke 7:5. When 
the building was finished it was set ap art like the Temple by 
special prayer of dedication. They regarded it as a consecrated 
building and would not allow it to be used in the common acts 
of life, eating, drinking, etc. If the building ceased to be used 
as a synagogue it was to be used for any low and degrading 
purposes. It was built so that on entering the worshippers 
faced towards Jerusa]em. 

4. INTERNAL ARRANGEMENTS. 

The congregation was divided; the men on the one side 
and the women on the other with a low partition between them 
of about six feet in height. In the more modern synagogue the 
separation was made more complete by placing the women in 
low side galleries screened off by lattice work. The rabbis based 
this practice on the teaching in Zechariah 12:11-14. 

1. The Ark or Chest stood in the end of the building to- 
ward Jerusalem. This contained the books of the law which 
were wrapped in linen cloths. 

2. The CHIEF Seats or "place of honor" were arranged 
next to the ark or chest at the end of the building toward Jeru- 
salem, but between the chest and the door. These seats were 
for the elders and persons of distinction of the Jewish Church. 
The Savior rebuked the Scribes and Pharisees who strove for 
these seats of honor. Matt. 23:6. 

3. An Eight-branched Lamp which was lighted on special 
occasions, stood in fr :nt of the ark. 

4. Reading-desk. This stood near the center of the build- 
ing upon a raised platform. The platform being large enough 
for the readers and th°se who expounded the scriptures. 

5. Alms-boxes were placed at or near the door. One was 
to receive the money for the poor of Jerusalem and the other 
was to receive local charities. 

6. Notice-boards were placed ir. a conspicuous place and 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 73 



the names of all the transgressors, when they were dismissed 
from the synagogue, were wriiten upon them. 

7. The chest was the box that held the musical instru- 
ments and trumpets that were used in the different services. 

5. OFFICERS OF THE SYNAGOGUE. 

In the growth of synagogue worship some changes 
were made in the duties and appointments of officers. 

1. The Elders. A \ariety of titles belonged to the 
elders that were appointed and each with special significance. 
The College of Elders had the power of trying cases and the 
power of excommunicating. Luke 7:3; Mark 5:35; Acts 18:8. 

2. The Ruler. Where elders were appointed as a local 
Sanhedrim the ruler of the synagogue was the presiding officer 
at all their meetings. He was chosen from the elders and filled 
both places. His duties are stated as follows: 

a. To care for special worship. 

b. To preside at the elders' meetings. 

c. To appoint some one to read the scripture and lead 
in prayer. 

d. To select fit persons to preach. Luke 8:49; 13:14; 
Mark 5:35; Acts 8:18. 

3. Receivers of Alms. Matthew 6:2. Collections were 
taken in the synagogue even when the civil and religious coun- 
tries were not separated. The collection was taken by two and 
distribute 1 by three persons. There were other collections be- 
sides that of mDney. For fuller information examine the Mish- 
na. 

4. The Chazzan or Sexton. His duties are as follows: 

a. To bring forth the Holy Scriptures from the Ark or 
chest and put them back again. 

b. To punish by scourging those who were condemned. 

c. To give instruction to children in reading. Luke 4:20. 

d. To take charge of the synagogue in general. 

e. Open the doors. Light the lamps. Svveep the 
rooms, etc. 

5. Ten Batlanim. (Men of Leisure.) These had to be 
present at every service which made a sufficient number for a 



74 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

legal congregation. They received a fee for this service be^ 
cause it prevented them from carrying on a business of 
their own. This arrangement was especially for the week day 
services and was adopted during the latter period of synagogue 
worship. 

6. Order of Service. 

a. The Benedietinus. Services were introduced by two 
benedictions which were recited by all. 

b. Reading the Creed. The following passages of 
Scripture were then used as a sort of creed. Deut. 6:4-9: 11: 
13-20. Num. 15:37-41. 

c. The Prayer. Prayer was offered by the one appoint- 
ed, the congregation miking only certain responses espe- 
cially in that of "Amen." (Every adult member was prepared 
to offer a public prayer, i 

d. Reading the Scripture. The same person that con- 
ducted the devotional services generally read the Scripture 
with the assistance of, at least, seven in number. The first 
and the last of these were to pronounce a Thanksgiving at the 
opening and the close. Scripture lessons were taken from the 
Law, Psalms and Prophets. A number of the historical books 
were included under the name "Prophets." The law was di- 
vided into a number of sections so that it would be read every 
three years. On every Sabbath day the Law and Prophets 
were read but on wee'v day services the reading was from the 
Law. 

e. Sermon or Lecture. The reading was followed by 
an edifying lecture or sermon in which the portion of Scripture 
that was read was explained and applied. They usually sat on 
the elevated seats during the time of pleaching. Luke 4: 20. 
The preaching was not confined to appointed pers 3ns but these 
privileges were extenled to any competent member of the con- 
gregation. Acts 13: 15. 

7. Times of Worship. More time was given for wor- 
ship during this period than is allotted by many churches in 
this Spiritual age. 

The following days were set apart for special services. 



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(1) Monday, second day of the week. 

(2) Thursday, fourth day of the week. 

(3) Sabbath, seventh day of the week. 

The worship on the Sabbath differed from that on Mon- 
day and Thursday which were the two market days in the 
week. 

At this service only three members of the Congregation 
took part in the reading and the reading was from the Law 
only. 

8. Mission. The Synagogue was intended to develop 
the Spiritual life in the members of the Jewish Church and re- 
move them from the formal worship that the Law developed. 

(1) It bound the Jews together when they were scattered 
among the heathen nations. 

(2) It developed a new interest in the Word of God as 
they met three times eacli week to pray read and interpret. 

(3) ft had a religions influence on the heathen world 
that could not be produced through temple service. 

(4) ft prepared the Jewish nation to return from the 
captivity in 53G. 

(5) It developed a people to look for a higher system of 
worship than that given through the Mosaic law, 

(6) It furnished a place in which to unfold this nnw sys- 
tem when Christ and the apostles entered upon Iheir mission. 

(7) It developed a s} T stem of worship that was very simi- 
lar to that adopted by the Christian church. 

(8) It made Bible study the all-important duty of each 
one to receive the higher spiritual life. 

This made each church member familiar with the Scrip- 
tures and prepared him to lead in public prayer service. This 
example should be followed by every member in the christian 
church to develop this higher Spiritual life. Every individual 
church member should be prepared to take part in the public 
services, especially in prayer. The former prepared the Jews 
to look for the Messiah at the second coming; this will pre- 
pare the Christian to be waiting and working for the Messiah's 
second coming. 



70 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



QUESTIONS. 

What does the word syna^o^ne mean? 

How does synagogue worship differ from that of the Tuber 

nacle and the Temple? 

What was Christ's wort in the Synagogue? 

Why was the Synagogue a necessity? 

What was the locatioo of the Synagogue? 

By whom were fie synagogues erected? 

How was the congregation divided? 

What were the articles of furnitu; e? 

Where did the Ark stand? 

For what was it used? 

What were the chief seats? 

Where did the lamp stand ? 

What was the reading desk? 

Where were the alms-boxes kept? 

What were the notice boards? 

Who were the officers of the Synagogue? 

What were the duties of the eiders? 

Who was the ruler? 

What were his duties? 

For what purposes were collections taken? 

What were the duties of the synagogue? 

Who were the ten batlanim? 

What was the order of service? 

What were the days for worship? 

What was the mission of the Synagogue? 



REVIEW. 



THE SYNAGOGUE. 



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(4) R. D. (5) H. B. (6) N. B. (7) C. 

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(7) P. 
Ti. Wor.- M. T. S. 

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CHAPTER V.— SACRED OFFERINGS. 



Jesus Christ is the true sacrifice and in Him all sacrificial 
types that were offered before Him are fulfilled. It was about 
four thousand years from the time of sacrifices until the ful- 
fillment in Jesus Christ. 

It was by disobedience that man was separated from his 
Creator, and was driven from the garden. In this sinful con- 
dition sacrifices were offered for the purpose of securing recon- 
ciliation, consecration and fellowship with God. 

Man is born with the instinct to worship some being and 
some have given this as the origin of sacrifice, but it is more in 
harmony with the teaching of God's Holy Word to think of 
God's giving a direct command to the early people as to wha* 
and hov to make acceptable offerings. Some hold that Adam 
and Eve while in thi^ state of self-dedication in the garden 
offered animals, the skin of which was afterwards used for their 
clothing. 

The first offerings that are directly recorded in the Scrip- 
ture were Ih^seof Cain and Abel which are called" Burni Offer- 
ings." Gen. 4: 3-5. The term ""burnt offering" in the develop- 
ment of sacrifices during the early period and that of the patri- 
archal was used in a general sense and included all Ihe other 
offerings. It was not until after the law was given at Mt, 
Sinai and offeriugs were more fully developed that this term 
"burnt offering"' v\as used in a specific sense, meaning "access 
to GjJ r, or "consecration." 

After Noah came from the ark he made an offering, Gen. 
8: 20-22, which is also called a "burnt offering" which is used 
in a general sense to express thanksgiving and also to appeal 
for divine mercy. At the time this offering was made, clean 
animals were offered which shows some advancement in the 
unfolding of ihio subject. It \\at> not until AbiaLam was fifty 
years in God's service that the Lord asked him to offer his son 
Isaac as a burnt offering, Gen. 22; 2. Here the term is used in 



78 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



a more special sense and has in it the idea of definiteness not 
shown in that of former sacrifices At this time it was under- 
stood that the father owned the children and in offering his 
son he would offei that which was most precious to him and a 
part of himself which is an example of consecration. 

The Israelites are delivered from bondage by Moses, their 
mediator; however, the Passover brings to our mind the pass- 
ing over of the angel bound on his mission of death. The 
blood on the door-posts and lintels protected every member 
and represented a real atonement, typical of the sin offering 
which is more fully developed at Mt. Sinai and fulfilled ia that 
of our Savior whose blood is to atone for each one of us, pro- 
tecting us from the destroying angel. 

These offerings made at different times in the history of 
God's people show a development of a higher ideal of sacri- 
fice until the true classification is reached at Mt. Sinai .... 
When Israel came to Mt. Sinai they made their offerings in the 
following order. 

1. Burnt Offerings which express Thanksgiving and con- 
secration. Lev. 1- 2. » 

2. The Peace Offering which expresses communion or 
fellowship. Lev. 3. 

3. I* in Offering which expresses reconciliation. Lev. 4, 5. 
After the law was given at Mt. Sinai, the temple built, 

the officers selected and their duties named, Moses, in or- 
der to set apart Aaron and his sons for their mediatorial work, 
made the following offerings in order. Lev. 8- 14. 



God. 



1. The Sin Offering was brought to secure access to 

2. The Burnt Offering was brought to dedicate them- 
selves to God. 

3. The Peace Offerings were brought to bring them 
into close fellowship with God. 

It is this order that is followed, in the Mosaic and Pro- 
phetic ages in developing more fully the sacrificial system, 
until all these offerings have their fulfillment in Christ our 
sin offering, burnt offering, and peace offering. 



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1. Reconciliation to God. 

1. Sin offering. 

2. Tresspass Offering. 

2. Consecration to God. 

1. Burnt Offering. 

2. Meal Offering. 

3. Drink Offering. 

3. Communion with God. 
1. Peace Offering. 

1. Reconciliation. 

The offerings under this head must be brought by every 
sinner to receive forgiveness so that he may be prepared to 
make the other offerings. 

1. The Sin Offering. Lev. 4: 1-35. 

1. The offering consisted of an animal, a bullock, 
lamb or goat. 

2. The animal was brought by the offerer before the 
brazen altar. 

3. The transgressor laid his hands upon the head of 
the animal and killed it. Lev. 4: 4. 

4. The fat, kidneys and caul were always burned 
upon the altar. Lev. 4: 8-10. 

5. The priests ate the flesh of the sin offering in the 
Holy place, Lev. 6: 26. except of those animals whose blood 
was brought into the Tabernacle. 

6. The animals, when the blood was taken into the 
Holy or Most Holy place, were always burned without the 
camp. Lev. 6: 30; 4: 12. 

a. The blood of the Sin Offering for the ruler and 
the common people was put upon the horns of the brazen al- 
tar and poured at its base. Lev. 4: 25, 34. b. The blood of 
the Sin Offering for the High Priest and congregation was 
sprinkled seven times tow?rd the veil in the Holy Place. Some 
was put upon the horns of the altar of incense and the re- 
mainder poured at the base of the brazen altar. Lev. 4: 5-7. 
c. The blood of the Sin Offering for the Priest and the con- 
gregation on the Atonement Day was sprinkled upon the 



80 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

mercy seat in the Most Holy Place. The blood of these offer- 
ings was also sprinkled upon the Tabernacle and its furniture. 
Lev. 16: 14 -19. 

2. The Trespass Offering. 

1. This offering consisted of a lamb or kid. The 
poor were permitted to bring turtle doves or some flour. The 
offerer brought the animal to the brazen altar and laid his 
hands upon it. 

2. The animal was burnt upon the brazen "ltar. 
Lev. 6: 9. 

3. The b^od was poured at the side and base of the 
altar. Lev. 6: 10. 

4. These offerings were usually made on account of 
offenses committed against man but sometimes to make atone- 
ment for some sin against God. Before the transgressor could 
offer his sacrifice he must correct his error and in case of steal- 
ing return the goods and add one-fifth to the value. Lev. 
5: 14-17. 

2. Consecration. 

1. The Burnt Offering. 

After having fully complied with directions to secure rec- 
onc liation these offerings must be brought in order to secure 
self-dedication. 

1. The offering consisted of an animal, bullock, lamb 
and in c lse of the poor, doves and pigeons. Lev. 1: 1-17. 

2. The animal w^as brought by the offerer to the 
altar. After laying his hinds upon it that it might be a real 
substitution for himself, the animal was killed. 

3. The skins of these animals belonged to the priest 
and coal i be sold by them. Lev. 7: 8. 

4. The blood of this offering' was sprinkled upon the 
altar p nd around its four sides. Le/. 1: 10. 

5. Tne three princ'ple classes of Burnt Offerings are: 

a. The Cont'nual Burnt Offering, offered each 
mo ning and evening. 

b. The S ibbath B irnfc Offering. Ex. 29: 38-42. 

c. The New Mdoii Barnt Offering. Num. 28: 9, 10, 



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2. The Meal Offering. 

1. This was a vegetable offering consisting of four 
corn, oil and frankincense. Lev. 2: 1-16. 

2. The Meal Offering was always ofered in connec- 
tion with the Burnt Offering. 

a. When the people brought it, part was burned 
on the altar and the remainder eaten by the 
priests. 

b. When the priests brought it all was burned 
on the Altar. Num. 15: 1-11. 

3. The Peace Offering. 

(1) It consisted of an animal or vegetable offering. 

a. When an animal was offered it was either a sheep 
or goat. 

b. W 7 hen vegetables were offered, it consisted of 
cakes, wafers, oil or leavened bread. 

(2) This offering was divided into three parts. 

a. The fat, kidneys end caul were burned upon the 
altar. 

b. The breast and right shoulder belonged to the 
priest, 

c. The remainder of the animal to the offerer, who 
could have his household assist in eating it within the court. 

(3) The blood was sprinkled upon the altar. 

(4) The Peace offerings were divided into three 
classes. 

a. Thank offerings. 

b. Offerings of the vow. 

c. Free will offerings. 

(5) A Meal offering and Driuk offering similar to 
those described under burnt offerings were also offered with 
the peace offering. Lev. 7: 12; Num. 15: 3. 

4. The Drink Offering. 

(1) This offering consisted of wine. Num. 15: 5-7. 

(2) This was always also offered in connection with 
the burnt offering. Num. 15: 10. 

III. Communion. 

After the sinner had been reconciled unto Go;l and oil'ered 



82 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



the offerings neccessary for consecration lie is able to enjoy 
real fellowship by making the offerings that are commanded. 

QUESTIONS. 
Who fulfills all sacrificial types? 

How long from the origin of sacrifice until the fulfillment? 
How was man separated from his Creator? 
Why were offerings made? 
Who made the first offerings? 
What were the first offerings called? 
What was the order of offerings before the law? After the 

law? 
What were the three great ideas in sacrifices? 
What offerings signified reconciliation to God? 
Of what did the sin offering consist? 
What was done with the flesh? What with the blood? 
Describe the trespass offering? 
What offering signified consecration to God? 
Describe the burnt offering? 

What other offerings were made in connection with it? 
What were the three classes of burnt offerings? 
Describe the meat offering? 
Describe the drink offering? 
What offering signified communion? 
Describe the peace offering? What three classes of peace 

offerings? 

REVIEW 

SACRED OFFERINGS. 

I. Reconciliation. [ 

1. S. O. — An.— Fl. bur.-Bl.- bra. alt.-al. of inc. | 
mer. seat. 

2. T. O— An.— Fl. bur.— Bl. braz. alt. 

II. Consecration. 

1. B. O. An. — fl. bur. — bl. spr. braz. alt. 

2. M. O. —beg. —bur. eat. 

3. D. O.— Wi. —pour. out. 

III. Communion. 

1. P. O. — An or beg — alt. pri. — of bl. spr. alt. | 




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CHAPTER VI. SACKED OCCASIONS. 



These Institutions were appointed and practiced as they 
became necessary in the development of Old Testament His- 
tory. 

A thorough knowledge of these Sacred Occasions will aid 
every Christian to understand the work of the Jewish Church 
better and enter more fully into the spirit of their worship. It 
is thought by some that the Jewish laws were difficult to obey, 
but when they are properly understood it is clearly seen that no 
nation ever had laws enacted that more carefully considered 
the moral and spiritual development of the people. The&e 
laws allowed time for rest, vacatkn and worship. The periods 
of rest that were specified in the Jewish law always had in 
thsm that which made them more spiritual and perfect. Days, 
weeks and even years the Jews had to devote to a higher spirit- 
ual training. How many days, weeks and years do we set apart 
for rest, and if set apart for that, do we use these intervals 
of time for a higher attainment in holiness? If the Jews could 
give so much time for spiritual culture, how much ought the 
Christian to give? It was for this training of a more spiritual 
life that the following order of intervals for worship are set 
apart in the Jewish Church. 

1. THE SABBATH (HEB. SHABBATH). 

1. The Sabbath day was regarded by Israel as a day of 
rest. God worked six days and rested on the seventh. This 
example was to be followed by God's people in the Old Testa- 
ment. We have the first teaching in connection with the giv- 
ing of the manna. Ex. 16: 5. It means that one-seventh of 
our time must be given to the Lord in worship. Ex. 20: 8-10. 

2. In the New Testament the time for observing this 
day of worship was change 1 to the first day of the week. Acts 
20: 7: 1 Cor. 16: 2. 



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2. THE NEW MOON. 

1. Oa the first day of every month special offerings 
were made as the new moon appeared. Num. 10: 10; 28: 11-15. 

2. The announcement was made by blowing silver 
trum lets. 

3. All the nations that observed a strict lunar calendar 
found it necessary to have a distinct public announcement of 
the beginning* of each month. 

1. In the lv.ter periods of Jewish history only a few 
faithful Israelites who heeded the instruction of the prophets 
observed the New Moon. 

3. THE SEVEN ANNUAL NATIONAL EVENTS. 

1. The Passover. 

a. This commemorated the birth of the Jewish Na- 
tion and was typical of Christ's death. Ex. 12: 42, 

b. It began on the 15th day of the first month of the 
sacred vear and closed at the end of the 21st. 
Ex. 12: 18. 

c. The fourteenth day of the first month was the 

preparation day for the solemn feast; on this day 
the lamb was killed. 

d. At the beginning of the fifteenth day the lamb 
was eaten and during the entire feast of seven 
days unleavened bread was used. Ex. 12: 19-21. 

2. The Pentecost. 

1. This commemorated the giving of the law at Mfc. 

Sinai, and was typical of the great Pentecost in 
giving the Holy Spirit. 

2. The feast was held fifty days after the first sheaf 
of the harvest was offered. 

3. The following are the three periods of fifty days 

each: 

a. Fro:n the birth of the Jewish nation (first fruit) 
to the giving of the law at Mt. Sinai. 

b. From the offering of the first sheaf (first fruit) 
to the harvest meeting where the loaves were 
offered. 



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c. From the resurrection of Jesus Christ (first 
fruit) to the giving of the Holy Spirit on the 
day of Pentecost. 

3. The Feast of Trumpets. 

a. It was the New Year's Day of the Civil year. 

1). This was held in the beginning of the seventh 

month of the sacred year corresponding to our 

September or October, 
c. Trumpets were blown and more offerings were 

made than any other new moon occasion. 

4. The Atonement Day. 

a. This was held on the 10th day of the same month 
as the Feast of Trumpets. 

b. It was the only fast day commanded by the law. 

c. Sacrifices were made to atone for the high priest, 
the congregation and the tabernacle. 

d. This wa3 the only day of the year that the high 
priest went into the Most Holy Place. 

5. The Feast of Tabernacles. 

a. This was to remind the Israelites of the time when 

they dwelt in booths in the wilderness. Lev. 23:43. 

b. It was also called "The Feast of Ingathering," 
meaning that the entire harvest was gathered and 
it was a special occasion for thar ksgiving. 

c. It began on the 15th day of the seventh month 
just five days after the Atonement and continued 
until the 21st. Lev. 23: 31. 

6. The Feast of Dedication. 

a. The temple was defiled by the Syrians and Judas 

Maccabees reconsecrated it in A. D. 166. 

b. It was held each year to commemorate the puri- 
fying of the temple and the rebuilding of the altar. 

c. It began on the 25th of December and continued 

for eight days. 

7. The Feast of Purim. 

a. This commemorated Queen Esther's deliverance of 
the Jewish people. Esther 9: 20-32. 

b. It was celebrated on the 14th and 15th Adar or 



86 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

March, one month before the Passover, 
c. A fast was held on the 13th day which was the day 
of delivery. 

4. THE SABBATICAL YEAR. Lev. 15: 2-7. 

1. This began on the tenth day of the seventh month, 
or Atonement Day. 

2. Just as the seventh dav was set apart for worship so 
every seventh year was set apart for study and worship. 

3. The three main reasons for this observance are: 

a. To allow the land to rest. Ex. 10: 11; Lev. 25:2-5. 

b. The poor to receive what g'rows. Ex. 23: 11; Lev. 
25: 25. 

c. Debts are to be forgiven (Deut. 15: 1-3) except to 

foreigners. 

4. The desig-n of the year was the same as the Sabbath, 
that is, Christian training and worship. 

5. How may we be able to secure such a system of wor- 
ship that every seventh year may be given to preparation. 

5. THE JUBILEE YEAR. Lev. 25: 8-55. 

1. It was celebrated every fiftieth year. 

2. The Sabbatical year came on the 49th year, one year 
before the gTeat Jubilee. 

3. This also began on tenth day of seventh month. 

4. The land was not to be tilled this year. 

5. The laud not in the owners hands must be returned 
to him. 

(>. The servants were set free who desired it. 
7. This was typical of the Great Jubilee that shall take 
place at the end of the world. 



QUESTIONS. 

What were the Sacred Occasions? 
How did the Sabbath originate? 
When was it observed? 



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What change in New Testament times? 
When was the New Moon observed? 
How was it announced? 

What were the seven annual national events? 
What did the Passover commemorate? 
Of what is it a type ? 
When did it begin? . 

How long did the Feast of Unleavened Bread continue? 
What did the Feast of Pentecost commemorate? 
What did it typify? 
When was it held? 

What are the three periods of fifty days? 
What did the Feast of Trumpets commemorate? 
When was it held? 
When was the Atonement Day? 
How was it observed? 
What did the High Priest do on that day? 
What did the Feast of Tabernacles commemorate? 
Why called the Feast of Ingathering? 
When did it begin? 
How long did it last? 

What did the Feast of Dedication commemorate? 
When was it held? 

What did the Feast of Purim commemorate? 
When was it held? 
What was the Sabbatical Year? 
What three reasons for its observance? 
What was the Jubilee Year? 



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REVIEW 

SACKED OCCASIONS. 

I. Sab. 1 D. R -2 S. D. 3 G. M - 4 N. T.-F. D. 
II. N. M. '- F. D. M. 2 B. T. 3 P. A. B. M. 

4 F. I. O. 
Ill Sev. An. Or. 

1. P.— 1 Com. B. J. X.— Typ. D. C. 2 15 F. 

M. 3 14 P. D. 4 N. B. TD. 

2. P.-l Com. G. L-Typ G, H. S. 2 16 T. 

Mo. 

3. T.- 1 X. Y. D. 2 1 S. Mo. 3 T. B. 

4. A. D.-l 10 da. of S. Mo. 2 F. D. 3 Sac. \ 



4 H. P.-H. P. 

5. T.— 1 Com. B. W. 2 F. I. 3 15 S. Mo. 

6. D.— 1 Com. P. T. 2 25 T. Mo. 

7. P.— Com. E. D. 2 14 Mar. 3 F. 13 da. 
IV. Sab. Yr. - 1 Beg. A. D. 2 S. ft W. 3 Rea. *a L. 

E. b P. E. c D. F. 
V. J. Yr. - 1 50th. yr. 2 Fl. S. Y. 3 10 S. Mo. 
4 L. not T, 5 L-ret. •/ S. F. 7 T. G. J. 



CHAPTER VH.— SACKED OFFICERS. 



The officers in the Jewish Church and Christian Church 
were appointed as the unfolding of the divine plan made it 
necessary. The church, like that of any other organization as 
the field of work becomes more extensive, must appoint new 
officers to meet the interest in new fields. It is also nee — 
sary that preparation be made by those who are to become 
divine leaders as the work becomes more thorough and spirit- 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 89 

ual. The purpose of this chapter is to name the officers of 
the church and to give their respective duties. 

1. THE PRIESTS. 

(1.) Their Call. 

When man was driven from the Garden be- 
cause of transgression a mediator was necessary to offer sac- 
rifice. 

a. It was divine. 

b. Patriarchal Age. During this period the fa- 
ther as head of the family or tribe was priest. Gen. 4: 3-5; 
12: 8; 31: 54; Ex. 24: 48. " 

c. Jewish Age. At Mt. Sinai the family of 
Aaron were made priests and after this all priests that served 
in the Jewish Chufch belonged to this family. Ex. 28: J ; 
Num. 3: 10. 

(2.) Their Mission. 

a. To perform all the services in the tabernacle. 

b. To burn incense on the altar of incense. 

c. To offer all sacrifices. 

d. To teach the people the law. 

e. To be God's ministers of mercy and benevolence. 

(3.) Their Clothing. 

1. Common priests. 

a. Pair of drawers. 

b. A long coat or tunic. 

c. A girdle. 

d. A turban. 

2. High priest. 

a. TheEphod. 

b. The blue robe. 

c. The girdle. 

d. The breastplate. 

e. The turban. 

f. A pair of drawers. 

(4.) Their Support. 

1. From the thirteen Lavitical cities. Josh. 21: 4. 



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2. From the sacrifices and other offerings of the sanc- 

tuary. 

a. Eedernption money. Num. IS: 14-19. 

b. Breast and right shoulder of peace offerings. 
Lev. 7: 31-34. 

c. Skin of burnt offerings. Lev. 7: B. 

d. Flesh of Sin offerings. Ler. 6: 25. 26. 

e. Flesh of Trespass offerings. Lev. 7: 1 6. 

f. Peace offerings at Pentecost. Lev. 23: 19, 2 

g. The shewbread. Lev. 24: 9. 
h. First fruits. Num. 17: 8-19. 

3. From the tithes received from Levites. Num. I s : 
25-32. 

5. Their Ordination. 

1. They were washed. Lev. 8: 5. 6. • 

2. Clothed with priestly garments. Lev. 8: 7-9. 

3. Anointed with oil. Lev. 8: 10-12. 

4. Sacrificial offerings. 

a. Sin offering. 

b. Burnt offering. 

c. Peace offering. 

5. Blood applied. 

a. To right ear of Aaron and sons to sanctify the 

hearing. 

b. To thumb of right hand, to sanctify hands for 
service. 

c. To great t;e of right foot to sanctify feet for walk- 
ing. 

Thus they are to hear his Word, do his work and walk 
in His ways. This is typical of what every priest in the Chris- 
tian Church should do. 

2. THE PROPHETS. 

1. Their Call. 

a. It was from the Lord. 

b. It was not confined to any family or tribe as was 
the priesthood. Any who were prepared might 
receive the call. 




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2. Their Mission. 

a. To speak the thoughts of God whether they re- 
lated to the past, present or future. 

b. To manifest God's power through miracles. 

c. To unfold the meaning of Holy Scriptures. 

d. To teach the King's righteousness. 

e. To write religious history of their nation. 

3. Prophetic Schools. 

a. They were organized in the time of Samuel. 

b. The superintendents and teachers were Samuel 
(1 Sam. 19: 20) Elijah and Elisha. 

c. They were held at the following places: (a) Raman. 
(b) Bethel, (c) Gilgal. (d) Jericho, (e) Carmel. 
(f) Samaria. 

d. In these schools the Scriptures were studied to 
prepare for higher service. 

4. Their Productions. 

a. Five Major Prophetic books. 

b. Twelve Minor Prophetic books. 

c. The student must know the Pentateuch and His- 
torical books before he can understand the Pio- 
phetic books. 

3. THE SCRIBES. 

1. Their Origin. Seraiah is the first scribe mentioned 
in the Old Testament. 2 Sam. 8: 17. 

2. Their Mission, (a) To write copies of the Scripture, 
(b) To study and interpret the Scripture, (c) To establish 
schools. After the Jews returned from captivity, Ezra founded 
a new organization of scribes. Ezra 7: 6. 

3. The Names of the Scribes. 

a. Of the new organization by Ezra; Ezra, Zadok, 
Simeon. 

b. In the time of Christ; Nicodemus, Simon, Gama- 
liel, Jochanan and Jonathan. 

4. THE APOSTLES. 

■1. The Definition. The word means sent of God. An 
apostle is one sent by Jesus Christ to save the world. 



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(2.) Number and Names. The number was thirteen after 
Paul was called. The names are as follow-: Peter and Jan; 5, 
John and Andrew. Philip and Thomas. Bartholomew and 
Matthew. James the son of Alpheus and Simon Zelotes. Judas 
the brother of James. Matliias and Paul. 

3. 1 Their Call. This took place just west of the Sea of 
Galilee on Mr. Kurin Hattin at the opening of the Later Gali- 
lean Ministry, nineteen months after Christ's Baptism 

(4. Their History. 

a. The twelve were with the Savior during most 

of his ministry and were eye-witnesses of his 
work and resurrection. To these apostles Jesus 
gave special training. 

b. Paul was well qualified, hating been thoroughly 
trained in the Scripture, but he 1 seeing the 
Light. 

(5. i Their Mission. 

a. To perform acts ;: mercy through miracles. 

b. To teach the Scriptures and carry forward the 
Master's cause after his death. 

Having carefully studied the officers in the sacred writings 
"~~ hi'pe that the student is prepared to study with greater in- 
terest the qualifications and duties of the elder, minister ai 
deacon, If we have been called to any of these offices may we 
ask the Lord for better understanding of our responsible work 
- - leader and servants in the Christian Church. 

QUESTIONS. 

When were officers of the Church apr. Dinted? 
Xame the four classes of sacred officers? 
When did the priesthood originate ? 
Who was priest during the Patriarchal Age 
What family was finally set apart as priest? 
What were the duties of the priests! 
What were the garments of the common priests? Of tht 

High Priest? 
How were the priests sapfi rated! 
Hdw were they ordained? 
How were the prophets called? 



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Who were called to the prophetic office? 

What was their mission? 

When were the prophetic schools organized? 

Who were the superintendents? 

Where were they held? 

What are the productions of the prophets? 

When did the order of Scribes originate? 

What was their mission? 

Define ''apostle?" Name them? 

When were they called? 

What of their history? 

What was their mission? 

REVIEW. 
\ SACRED OFFICERS. \ 

i 



I. Pri. 

1. Hist. (1) O. (2) P. A. (3) J. A. 

2. Du. (1) S. T. (2) B. I. (3) O. S. (4) T. L. (5) 

M. M. B. 

3. Clo. (1) C. P. d. c. g. t (2) H. P. e. r. g. b. t. d. 



b 



S 



4. Sup. (1) L. C. (2) S. (3) T. 

5. Or. (1) W. (2) C. P. T. (3) A. O. (4) S. 



O. 5. B. A. 
II. Pro. 

1. Call.— (1) P. L (2) Not F. or T. 

2. Mis. (1) S. T. G. (2) M. G. P. (3) T. K. R. ' 

(4) W. R. H. 

3. Pro. Sch. (I) O. S. (2) S. E. E (3) R. B. G. 
J. C. S. (4) S. S. (5) P.— 5 M. P. 12 M. P. 

III. Scribes. 

1. Or. — S. 

2. Mis. (1) W. C. S. (2) S. I. S. (3) E. S. 



| 3. Na.— (1) N. O. — E. Z. S. (2) T. C. N. S. G. 

1 J. J. 



1 

IV. Apostles. jf) 

1. Def.— S. G. 

2. No. & Na.— 13— Na.- P. J. J. A. P. T. B. M. 
J. S. J. M. P. 

3. Call. K. H. 

4. (1) 12 E, Wit of C. W. (2) P. tr. in Scr. 

5. Mis.— (1) P. A. M. (2) T. S. 



General 
Information. 



*{|X \ IE W of the wide -spread and growing interests in the 
v training of Bible Students and Christian workers, it is 
important to follow some system which will make Bible 
T Study more practical and thorough each year. Tnose 
z who teach the Word of God should be qualified to teach. 
. The state makes it impossible for those to teach who will 
^ not prepare to become teachers. Those who wish to en- 
gage in the teaching of the most important and costly Book 
ever given toman must pay the cost required to become teach- 
ers. 

The aim of every true child of God is to bring souls into 
the Master's service and develop holiness in the believer. The" 
work of the wide-awake Christian must be to diffuse Bible 
knowledge. Never was there such a demand for qualified Bible 
teachers nor such opportunities presented to make the neces- 
sary preparation to meet this growing interest as there is at 
this time. 

This is to be a class-book for teachers of God's Word and 
such as desire to become teachers. The true teacher must aim 
at thoroughness in giving instruction to those who are to be- 
come trior ugh teachers. The student who makes a thorough 
study of these series of books outlined in this Course will find 
the Bible a book of greater interest and he will study it with 
more pleasure. 

Every child of God should make the Book that is to guide 
him. his family and his neighbors to a future home, a daily 
study. 



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Many have followed with interest our system of Bible Study 
in Bible Institutes and by Correspondence. 

You have waited +'or this system to be presented in a ser- 
ies of books which will make the work still more practical and 
interesting. This will give all new inspiration for the study of 
the Living Book that is to guide all to a more perfect life. 

BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE COURSE. 

* 

This course is [for beginners and four books have been 
arranged in the following order to be followed by those who 
wish to complete the course. 

BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE. 

I. The Bible Outline. 

Books of the Bible. 
Periods of Old Testament History. 
Periods of New Testament History. 
Institutions of Worship. 

II. Bible Geography. 

Old Testament World. 
New Testament World. 
The Land of Palestine. 

III. Outline of Old Testament History. 
The Early People. 
The Chosen Family. 
The Chosen Nation. 
The Chosen Kingdom. 
The Scattered Nation. 
IV. Outline of New Testament History. 
Period of Preparation. 
Christ's Ministry. 
Church in Jerusalem. 
Church in Palestine. 
Church of the Gentiles. 



96 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 



METHODS. 

The above books are used in the Bible Institutes that are 
conducted in state districts and local churches and by those 
who take work by Correspondence. 

1. The Classes. 

A number of classes have been organized for Bible study in 
local Bible schools and many are continuing their work by 
correspondence. In this way a teacher is generally appointed 
by the class who has charge of the work. They meet once or 
twice each week in the home or in the Church and spend a few 
hours in reciting lessons that have be^n assigned. This gives 
more inspiration to all in the study of lessons than where the 
individual studies alone. 

2. The Individual. 

While it is better to organize into classes to do this work 
yet many individuals are following the Correspondence Course 
and some have already completed the work. Each family 
should adopt this system of study either for one or all the 
members as they see proper. No one can afford to spend the 
long winter evenings without having some system so that he 
may get the most out of the time that is given him for im- 
provement. 

3. Membership. 

The membership fee in the Bible Correspondence Course 
is two dollars in advance. Classes of twelve or more member- 
ship fee $1.00. This fee is charged for enrollment, sending 
out questions, grading examination papers, sending out report 
cards and placing The Bible Student into every home for one 
year to tho.«e who take the Course. 

4. Examinations. 

The teacher who has charge of t^e class will send for ex- 
amination questions and conduct the examination so that each 
student will be required to pass a satisfactory examination. 

Questions may be had when a student has completed one- 
half or the entire book. Those who take the course alone will 
be furnished the questions in a sealed envelope which is not to 



THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 97 

be opened until the time of examination. The questions with 

the answers are to be returned at once to The Bible School, 
North Manchester, Ind. 

Those who ms ke a grade of 75 per cent will receive a re- 
port certifying that they have passed the examination. 

CERTIFICATES. 

After completing the four books in the Bible Correspon- 
dence Course a certificate will be given to each student at a . 
cost of fifty cents. 

BOOKS. 

The Bible Outline. 

The Bible Geograhpy. 
The Old Testament History. 
The New Testament History. 



Those who have completed the Correspondence Course 
may begin at once on this course. 

BIBLE NORMAL COURSE. 

I. Bible Geography. 

Old Testament. 
New Testament. 

II. Old Testament. 

Genesis. 

Exodus. 

Law of Moses. 

Joshua. 

Judges and Ruth. 

Samuel and Ruth. 

III. New Testament. 

Life of Christ. 
Acts of Apostles. 
Galatians. 
Timothy. 
James. 

IV. History of Missions. 



98 THE BIBLE OUTLINE. 

MEMBERSHIP FEE. 

In this Course the fee is $5. In classes of twelve or more 
$2. 50. 

EXAMINATIONS. 

Questions will be sent same as in other course. 

Those who take the work in either of the above Courses 
will receive credit in The Bible School. 

Write for further information. Always enclose stamp for 
reply. 

Send in your application for membership at once. 

Address, E. S. Young. 

North Manchester. Ind. 



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